#EpilepsyAwareness: Guide for first time mums with epilepsy

Being a parent with uncontrolled seizures can cause concerns (Shutterstock)

It’s not easy looking after babies and young children, as well as looking after yourself. Having epilepsy can add to the challenge. However, you may well be able to care for your child safely, sometimes with only a few minor adjustments.

This guide is about keeping you, and your child, or any other child you are caring for, safe. Although some information here is specifically for mothers with epilepsy, the tips on keeping a child safe will be just as relevant for fathers or other caregivers with epilepsy.