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Second pregnency
My wife has epilepsy. We have ine child of 5 years completely normal and we are planning for second pregnancy. What care should be taken?
Is it safe to plan for second pregnancy.
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Yes it is safe to plan pregnancy with certain precautions, I would like to know what medications is she on ?
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Please consult a neurologist
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Dr. Suresh Kumar Jaiswal
Neurosurgeon
14 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes it is definitely safe but before that she should take antiepileptic medication which is compatable and non teratogenic during the pregnancy and start folic acid too.
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go for online or offline consultations..
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Dr. Abhijit Verma
Neurosurgeon
17 yrs exp
Jajpur
1st and foremost , start her on tab folic acid, atleast 3 month prior to conception.
Regarding the precautions and drugs to be taken, consult online.
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