When I started thinking about this blog I knew I was going to be opening a can of worms. How do you talk about epilepsy? It can be a very emotive topic and I have seen many arguments break out over the years in forums and support groups because of terminology and phrases used. So I decided to do a bit of research for myself.
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So does this – my epilepsy - matter?
Ours wasn’t an unplanned pregnancy, but thanks to my very good epilepsy nurse, I had started taking 5mg of folic acid since December 2013. My nurse has been amazing, but I was shocked at how little information and support there is available for mums-to-be with epilepsy. I had millions of questions – but nowhere to turn for answers. I don’t know one other mum or mum-to-be with epilepsy. I also found that my epilepsy did matter. No sooner had I done the test when the morning sickness started and my epilepsy got worse. My GP (who is amazing) has given me some anti-sickness tablets. This is to prevent sickness and help me to keep my meds down, pretty important in controlling epilepsy. |
AuthorMy names Faye, mostly known for being a tea addict, swimmer and now Paralegal and part time student. I'm 36, married and I had my 1st (and only) child in June 2015. Oh and I also happen to have epilepsy. This is my story of Pregnancy, Motherhood & Epilepsy and the voice I have become for those with epilepsy. Archives
December 2022
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