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Epilepsy: Sex and reproduction

Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.

Pregnancy and infant loss

Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.

Nutrition before and during pregnancy

​Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

Pregnancy and teens

If you are sexually active, there is a risk that you could get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. This page provides answers to some common questions you may have about pregnancy.

How epilepsy is diagnosed

Learn about the methods of diagnosis, an important stage in understanding the cause of your child's seizures.

Caring for yourself when a child has epilepsy

Adjusting to a child’s epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging and parents often put their own needs last. However, it is important for parents to take care of themselves too. Learn about self-care suggestions for parents.

Birth control and pregnancy

Epilepsy: Transition to adult health care

A teenager with epilepsy will need to transfer management of their epilepsy to an adult care setting. Find out about transitioning smoothly from paediatric to adult care.

Becoming a parent after a transplant

HIV and pregnancy

If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.

Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.

Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Types of epilepsy

Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

Reflex epilepsy

Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.

Epilepsy and college or university

Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.

Neonatal withdrawal syndromes

Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.

Epilepsy resources and support

A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.

Heart conditions: Overview

Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

Scoliosis: What to expect in adulthood

Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.

Epilepsy: An overview

An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.

Neonatal seizures

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.

Epilepsy and behaviour

Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.

Epilepsy and sports

Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.