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Epilepsy and Motherhood
A woman with epilepsy shares her journey of motherhood, facing fears and finding support.
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Debbie MccruddenConallLilly
- What significant change improved Debbie's condition after the birth of her second child?
- After the birth of her second child, Debbie's consultant changed her medication, leading to better seizure control. This significantly improved her ability to care for her children independently.
- How did Debbie's seizures change throughout her pregnancies, and what support did she receive?
- Debbie's first pregnancy resulted in a decrease in seizures, but the second pregnancy was much more difficult as her seizures increased. Her mother and husband provided significant support during both pregnancies and after the births.
- What were Debbie's greatest fears during her pregnancies, and how did she mitigate those risks?
- During her pregnancies, Debbie's biggest fear wasn't the seizures themselves, but the risk of falling and injuring her baby. She planned for an early epidural to manage pain and reduce the risk of seizures during childbirth.
- How does Debbie McCrudden manage her epilepsy and anxieties now that her seizures are under control?
- Despite having her epilepsy under control, Debbie remains mindful of the potential for future seizures and the anxieties that come with it. She carefully considers risks in her daily life and has taught her children what to do if she has a seizure.
- What was Debbie McCrudden's main concern when she was diagnosed with epilepsy and planned to have children?
- Debbie McCrudden was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2014, and despite her fears, she chose to have children. Her seizures decreased during her first pregnancy but returned afterward, increasing during her second pregnancy.