Can I have a child if I have epilepsy? What do I need to pay attention to?

During the period when epilepsy patients are trying to get pregnant, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and choose the appropriate medication under the guidance of the doctor. May be considered if the condition is well controlledpregnant。

1. Medication: If pregnant or lactating women have seizure symptoms, they should avoid using anti-epileptic drugs, while men need to stop taking drugs that may affect sperm such as sodium valproate sustained-release tablets;

2. Disease status: If some pregnant women have pregnancy complications, including hypertension, diabetes and hyperthyroidism, it is not recommended to give birth immediately.Because these factors may increase the risk of fetal malformations, and can also increase the burden on the mother, and even endanger life. Therefore, it is necessary to actively adjust the physical condition before conception;

3. Surgical effect: For patients who have resected the lesion by surgical means, it is not suitable within half a year after surgerypregnant。 Because the skull is not completely healed at this stage, early pregnancy can easily lead to brain tissue displacement, which leads to the risk of a second craniotomy. Regular repeat head CT scans should also be noted to observe recovery;

4. Other precautions: Maintain regular work and rest habits in daily life, ensure sufficient sleep time, and do not stay up late. Try to eat a light and easy-to-digest diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and protein-rich foods to supplement the nutrients needed by the body. At the same time, it is also necessary to exercise appropriately to enhance physical fitness and improve self-immunity.