My first I was on Tegretol. Had one sz at 5 mo. Pregnancy. Woke up in ER told them to do Doppler to check baby’s heart beat! It was normal! I was pooped! He was a great baby ! He now is a father of a girl!

My daughter I was on 2 meds. . We moved on 6 month . Busy as a bee, no sz’s. Had her naturally in Washington DC. Had a mid-wife! She just had beautiful baby girl! No problems with either of my children!

I wish you the best ❣️

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , I’m 45 more than 20 years ago when my Pediatric Neurologist started me on Depakote he told me to let him know if I wanted to get pregnant because Depakote can cause birth defects he said & that way he could put me on something else. I’ve never had any children & so I’m still on my Depakote. There are many others on here who have had children but I strongly suggest you speak with your Neurologist if you want to get pregnant & they’ll be able to tell you if the medication you’re on would be safe or not during a pregnancy & if not then they will likely change your medicine. Your friend in Texas, Becky

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I did. I was on Dilantin and tegretol. I risked by only taking medication at night. ( I have gmals at night)
Our daughters birth was ok and she is totally healthy ( 24 years ago)

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member thanks for answering my question!

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My daughter has been on depakote for many years. We are changing that as she wants to have children someday. Talk to your Dr for the best solutions.