Patient's question:
I am a patient with benign epilepsy. I haven't had any attacks or taken medication for nearly twenty years. Currently, I am breastfeeding, and my child is four months old. The attacks started around three and a half months, and it has been the third time now. Is it not safe to breastfeed? Urgent.Doctor's answer:
Hello! If such seizure symptoms are discovered, the first step should be to visit a hospital with the necessary conditions for examination to achieve a clear diagnosis. If the diagnosis is confirmed as epilepsy, treatment options need to be selected. Whether an infant can be breastfed primarily depends on the treatment method. Generally, if the mother has not taken antiepileptic medications, breastfeeding is possible, but it should be done with someone present to prevent injury to the infant in case of a seizure. If antiepileptic medications are being taken, it is believed that the approach should vary based on the specific medication regimen. For detailed advice, it is best to consult the attending physician.