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To just tell people I'm epileptic (even though I'm not)

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dilemma456 · 08/11/2009 22:25

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holytoast · 11/11/2009 18:28

Edam - no, well there is a midwife led unit, which I would be happier with, bt its at least 40 mins away on bad roads, plus no public transport - and my husband doesn't drive (no medical reason - just never learnt and hates it every time he tried!)
I actually only live 5mins from the hospital, so home in a way would be closer to help than the midwife unit!
Am going to look into all the options - really useful reading this thread though, as many people seem to have had a similar experience to me, having only had intermittent seizures - but classed as epilepsy. I never really found anyone else that had anything similar - mine just began, then stopped a year later for no reason, and as I say, seem to occure rarely, but due to stress and pain. going to look into hypnobirthing possibly tailored to me to enable me to stay calm and possibly avoid having a seizure...if its possible! the responses here have been really useful though - thanks to the OP!

edam · 11/11/2009 20:44

Glad it's been useful and yes, being only five minutes away does make a home birth more sensible than a midwife-led unit 40 minutes in the other direction. Btw, I didn't have a seizure in labour, despite it being the most extreme physical experience I've ever had so hope that's reassuring!

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