https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:56:32 +0000 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:59:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6061 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117394&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117394 Author: baalamb
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Posted: 09 March 2007 at 12:59pm

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Subject: 6061
Posted: 09 March 2007 at 10:15am

Thanks for that link Kirsten. I've actually joined that site as they have heaps of really good information but I had never come across that on Tegretol.
I'll go have a good read :)

1 question, I'm getting really confused on how much Folic Acid to take, of course I'll ask my neauro when I see him but that won't be for about 3 weeks.
I've been told 4 mg and also 800mcg, which is only 0.8 mg. The pills I have are 0.8mg so does that mean I should be taking about 5 of them???]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:15:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117340&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117340 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117208&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117208 Author: baalamb
Subject: 6061
Posted: 08 March 2007 at 9:57pm

Mel, I just came across this too. Might be of interest Tegretol and pregnancy. There's LOADS of info on that site.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:57:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117208&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117208 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117204&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117204 Author: baalamb
Subject: 6061
Posted: 08 March 2007 at 9:52pm

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Edited by baalamb]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:52:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117204&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117204 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117077&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117077 Author: Maya
Subject: 6061
Posted: 08 March 2007 at 4:34pm

Willie's ex-partner (mum to two of his older kids) has very severe epilepsy to the point where she is brain damaged as a result of continuous oxygen deprivation during some of her more serious seizures.

I don't know the names of the medications she is/was on (but there are several) but I do know that she continued taking them during her pregnancies as it was safer for her to do so than not.

Her first child (my DSS) was born 6 weeks premature by emergency c-sect. They don't think the prematurity was caused by the epilepsy and/or medications, but she fitted really badly during labor hence the need for a c-sect.

Her second child (my DSD) was born naturally a few days early. They decided to let her labour progress and see how she coped and she had a very quick labour and delivery with no complications.

Don't know if this helps at all as I don't know what exacts meds she's on, but thought you might find it interesting.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:34:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=117077&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#117077 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=116980&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#116980 Author: MelandBri
Subject: 6061
Posted: 08 March 2007 at 2:00pm

Hi Kirsten thank you so much for your reply. I was just hoping to come across someone else that had been in a similiar situation to me as I dont know many ppl with epilepsy, only males.

I am taking Tegretol and so far it seems to be helping as I haven't had any more seizures since starting it.
I have read that Tegretol is one of the safer drugs to be on while pregnant as its been around for so long so there's been alot of testing on it.

I have just started taking Folic Acid (although I'm unsure of exactly how much I should be taking) and a pregnancy multi vitamin.

I'm waiting for an appt with my specialist to discuss all my options with him.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:00:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=116980&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#116980 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=116978&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#116978 Author: baalamb
Subject: 6061
Posted: 08 March 2007 at 1:50pm

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Subject: 6061
Posted: 07 March 2007 at 8:40pm

Welcome MelandBri have you spoken to your dr about it all? I think they would have the best answers for you.

We are all here to support you through it all tho ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:40:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=116720&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#116720 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=116704&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#116704 Author: MelandBri
Subject: 6061
Posted: 07 March 2007 at 8:29pm

Hi. 7 mths ago I started having seizures and apparently I have epilepsy. I am on an anti epileptic drug and am wanting to start ttc in about 3 mths.

I am wondering if anyone else has epilepsy and has had a baby while on their AED's. I am concerned about havinga baby while on medication but I believe it's the best option for me.

I know it would a lot harder this time around but I'm sure I could get through it with some extra help.
I'd love to hear from anyone else who has been in the same or similiar situation as me.]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:29:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6061&PID=116704&title=epilepsy-planning-for-2#116704