Patient's question:
My wife just gave birth to a child. The child hasn't been getting milk recently, but my wife has mild epilepsy. I'm worried that her epilepsy might affect her ability to breastfeed the child. Therefore, I want to ask if a child with epilepsy is affected by breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a mental illness that tends to recur repeatedly. If medication is not being taken, breastfeeding is possible. However, if medication is being used, breastfeeding is not allowed. Formula feeding is necessary. During a recurrence of the disease, breastfeeding is also not permitted. People with epilepsy should avoid strong psychological stimuli in daily life, as exposure to intense stress can easily trigger a seizure. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and good health!