Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

#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.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902