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Years ago, it was not evident to women with epilepsy to get pregnant. At present, the situation has changed drastically. Having trouble getting pregnant belongs to the past and over 90% of all pregnant women suffering from epilepsy bring healthy babies into the world.
Yet, there are several questions which preoccupy many epileptic women.
Is it harder to get pregnant because of epilepsy?
No, the only thing which may interfere with getting pregnant, is the medication you are on. Certain medicines influence the menstrual cycle so that it becomes irregular. That makes it hard to determine the right moment when you are most fertile. As a result, getting pregnant may take a little longer.
Does epilepsy influence my pregnancy?
The risk of certain pregnancy complaints is higher, e.g. vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure and premature birth.
Can I continue my medication?
As mentioned above, certain medication can make getting pregnant harder. Yet, it is best to continue your medication, even during pregnancy. If you have a seizure when you are expecting, that may be fatal to the baby. A very current consequence of epileptic seizures is that the baby gets cut off from oxygen supply, which may lead to brain damage or miscarriage.
Will my baby have epilepsy as well?
Babies of mothers who are suffering from epilepsy have a slightly higher chance of developing the disorder themselves. The risk appears to be the highest with women who are on heavy medication.
What can I do to get pregnant easily?
If you want to get pregnant, you may take a few rules into account which facilitate getting pregnant.
• Eat healthy
• Take special vitamins with folic acid
• Exercise
• Take enough night’s rest
• Avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs
Should I be taking more folic acid than someone else trying to get pregnant?
Three months before you will start trying to get pregnant, it is best to take a high dose of folic acid. That dose may be higher than usual, since the medication for epilepsy hampers the absorptioin of folic acid. Therefore, you will need more than someone else trying to get pregnant.
If you want a good and natural support when trying to get pregnant, Bach flowers are highly recommended. Should you want to know how they can remedy problems getting pregnant, click “getting pregnant”.
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