14.10 Epilepsy – in pregnancy and childbearing

As part of Epilepsy Awareness month, we are using this hour to focus on the challenges faced by women with epilepsy during their pregnancy and childbirth and how midwives can provide support, advice and care to reduce morbidity and mortality. Kim Morley, midwife specialist will provide an update on care needed by women during pregnancy and childbirth. We are also joined by Catherine Owen, from the charity Epilepsy Action, who will be sharing the work she does in supporting families and improving outcomes. Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert; Host and Curator, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals/Midwifery Hour, Editor, Mayes Midwifery Contribution from: Kim Morley, Epilepsy Specialist Midwife Practitioner, Epilepsy Action Catherine Owens, Midwifery and Epilepsy Coordinator, Epilepsy Action Supported by MATFLIX: ⁠⁠⁠https://matflix.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Register to watch the next episode LIVE or attend a Maternity & Midwifery Festival: ⁠⁠⁠https://mmf.eventbrite.com⁠⁠⁠ Watch the live stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live