The need to effectively control seizures while minimising the risk of pregnancy due to fatigue or certain epilepsy medications makes pregnancy relatively difficult for people with epilepsy. The UK epilepsy guide will hopefully help people with epilepsy to understand the basics of this. Early pregnancy advice There are some anti-epileptic drugs that pose a risk to the health of the unborn baby during pregnancy, such as sodium valproate. In addition, some pregnant women stop taking their medications privately or lose weight for fear of the effects of the medication, which may worsen the seizures and increase the risk factor for the mother and fetus. According to clinical data, most mothers have normal healthy babies, but patients with epilepsy should be informed that the risk is real and that the risk of fetal malformations caused by drugs in general depends mainly on the type, amount and dose of the drug taken. Medical advice is needed before conception, the lowest effective dose of appropriate epilepsy medication should be considered, high doses of folic acid should be taken to reduce the risk of defects in the baby, and the risk of seizures due to fatigue and stress should be minimized after the baby is born. Epilepsy this is a condition that is affected by the brain causing seizure symptoms. During a seizure the brain suddenly produces strong electrical activity, which causes a temporary interruption of normal brain work. Seizures have many different seizure symptoms. In severe cases the person may lose consciousness, fall to the floor and convulse forcefully, with the entire body in a state of confusion. Most seizures are of limited duration and will eventually stop on their own. But for some people, epilepsy may be a lifelong condition symptom. Proper care before, during and after pregnancy is important. Pregnant women need more careful care throughout their pregnancy, and problems can be more serious and complicated if they occur. Although women with epilepsy may have well-controlled seizures prior to pregnancy, some may experience more seizures due to changes in the body’s internal environment, such as hormones, caused by pregnancy. Take it easy on your mind during pregnancy and always be aware of your physical condition. Risks during pregnancy Specialist consultation during pregnancy can ensure, as much as possible, that people with epilepsy make informed decisions about their health and about all aspects of their baby’s growth. People with epilepsy are classified as high risk during pregnancy and usually require more supervision and care during pregnancy, but most people with epilepsy will give birth safely.