It is normal for a woman to carry a baby to term, but the same thing for a woman with epilepsy is completely different, epilepsy has a genetic factor, and therefore, pregnant women with epilepsy cannot give birth to a healthy baby without care during pregnancy. So how do pregnant women with epilepsy take care of themselves during pregnancy? 1, nutrition and health care to nourish and protect the fetus As we all know, carrying a baby in October is the biggest challenge in a woman’s life, because it is not just the peace of one person, but the health of two generations. So in order to the healthy growth of the baby, pregnant women must pay attention to dietary nutrition, after all, fetal sinews, flesh and blood, skin and hair, all rely on the mother’s qi and blood warmth and moistening. And similar to the fat, sweet, greasy and spicy food, pregnant women should pay attention to eat less, in order to avoid contributing to dampness and heat, resulting in fetal fever, fetal restlessness, and even cause obstructed labor. Smoking and alcoholism itself is extremely harmful to the human body, and for the still developing baby and epileptic pregnant women is a life-threatening, so be sure to stay away from these. 2, mental adjustment stable and comfortable Now we all pay attention to fetal education, hope that the baby born healthy and smart. In fact, as long as the pregnant woman can maintain a cheerful and relaxed mood during pregnancy, is the basic guarantee of the baby’s health and intelligence. Because emotional stability, can make the five organs peace and harmony, qi and blood regulation, so as to maintain sufficient fetal endowment, will naturally give the baby a good environment for growth. On the contrary, if epileptic women during this period, often for epilepsy temperamental, or worry about excessive drastic mental and emotional changes, may lead to visceral organs and qi and blood dysfunction, in addition to affecting the health of the pregnant woman itself (triggering seizures), will also affect the normal development of the baby, especially in the baby’s nervous system and brain development stage, is likely to lead to the newborn developmental disorders as a result. Therefore, experts remind epileptic mothers that the mental level of conditioning is also pregnant women must pay attention to, must try to ensure that the mind and spirit of peace and calm, emotional stability and comfort, to avoid unexpected mental trauma. 3, regular checkups always pay attention to In view of the genetic characteristics of epilepsy, and difficult labor during delivery, may lead to the newborn’s birth injury, so during pregnancy, pregnant women must be based on the doctor’s advice, regular checkups in the hospital, for the treatment of difficult labor early preparation. And similar to the fat, sweet, thick and spicy food, pregnant women should pay attention to eat less, in order to avoid helping dampness and heat, resulting in fetal heat, fetal movement, or even cause difficult labor. Smoking and alcohol abuse itself is extremely harmful to the human body, and for the still developing baby and epileptic pregnant women is a life-threatening, so be sure to stay away from these.