Epileptic Mummy

[KatieGenresMummy2Be]

From the start of my pregnancy, I was told by my OB that breast feeding may not be an option at all. I would like to combine feed and I havent got a problem bottle feeding at all. Are there any Mummies at there with Epilepsy that combine feed?

[WeThree]

i havnt got any experience in this but maybe if you do an internet search for epilepsy and then narrow it down to pregnancy/breastfeeding etc im sure you will find some :) useful information. Good luck with your baby!

[Kassiasmum]

Hi there,
I don't have any experience in your situation but my suggestion would be to contact a lactation consultant, they are specialists in the breastfeeding area, from what I understand are all medically trained and are worth their weight in gold.
Good luck
Tracey

[KatieGenresMummy2Be]

Thanks ladies!

[suemp]

what meds are you on? i am on tegretol 400 mg per day and preg (8 weeks) i have not been advised not to breast feed ....yet. i am going to gold coast hosp and when i had my son he had low muscle tone and would not latch on to the breast, the lactation consultant there was fantastic. i have found my gp is not that knowledgable on epilepsy meds so ask your neuro, good luck
sue

[jarrahsmumma]

Suemp is right, it really depends on the medication you are on. Perhaps you could have the medication changed if it was something you really wanted to do. Good luck!

[mum2four]

I am on Dilantin and have been told it's fine to BF