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I am waiting for a good result

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 14:16
I am pregnant in the fourth month. Pregnancy was not planned, but it turned out something like this ... I constantly take pills that the doctor wrote for prescription. I think the baby will be born healthy. Somehow I read the topic " Epilepsy and pregnancy" on the blog that 95% of mothers had a healthy baby.

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Hi MariaGarsia, Thanks so

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-09-11 - 08:54
Hi MariaGarsia, Thanks so much for posting. It’s important that you are continuing to follow-up with your healthcare team to help determine which treatment is best for you. An Epilepsy specialist can follow you during pregnancy and make sure you are on the best medication for you.For help finding a doctor specializing in epilepsy please visit:  www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist  or by visiting the National Association of Epilepsy Centers at:  www.naec-epilepsy.org You may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline:1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support.epilepsy.com/helpline It may be helpful to review our checklist and FAQ pages with your healthcare team, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/10/epilepsy-and-pregnancy-frequently-asked-questions  https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy/discussion-checklist  To learn more about safety, medications & pregnancy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy/risks-during-pregnancy https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/staying-safe/managing-epilepsy-seizures-infographichttps://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy/seizures-medications-and-pregnancy Additionally, you may want to consider with your doctor having a device that can help track seizures, by visiting https://www.dannydid.org/ , and by keeping a seizure diary https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diary as another self-management tool. These tools may be helpful in identifying & tracking seizures, other symptoms, managing medication & other therapies, recognizing triggers and health events that may affect seizures and wellness, which you can share with your providers. https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy Sometimes it's helpful to connect with other people who live with epilepsy, to ask questions, share experiences, find & give support to each other. Contact your local Epilepsy Foundation at: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates to find support groups, events, and programs in your community. 

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