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Healthy Pregnancy Webinars

Ask an Expert Series

Smartclips Series

Healthy Pregnancy Webinars

This webinar series has been funded from Investing in Queensland Women grant program, Office for Women, Queensland Government.

Managing medications

Listen to A/Prof Lata Vadlamudi discuss the unique challenges and considerations women with epilepsy face when it comes to managing their medications in their pre- to post-partum journey

Minimising seizure risks

Listen to A/Prof Cecilie Lander discuss the importance of monitoring and adjusting medications throughout pregnancy and after birth, labour and seizures, adapting and coping after birth.

Mind, Body and Baby

Listen to neuropscyhologist Dr Chris Randall discuss prioritising mental health and offer practical safety tips and insights for parenting with epilepsy. This session also includes Lily Hayter, a mother with epilepsy discussing her own experiences.

Ask an Expert Series with LivaNova

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Epilepsy, mood and mental health

Listen to Dr Milena Gandy, Clinical Psychologist and Assoc/Prof at Macquarie University. Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Neuromodulation

Listen to Dr Hugh Simpson, Neurologist and Neuroscientist at Alfred Health in the Epilepsy Neuromodulation Clinic. Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Women with Epilepsy

Listen to Dr Michelle Kiley, Director of Epilepsy Services at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and an expert in adult epilepsy. Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Childhood Development and Epilepsy

Listen to Dr Kate Riney, paediatric Epileptologist speaking about epilepsy in childhood. Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Depression and Epilepsy

Listen to Associate Professor Piero Perucca answering some of your questions about depression and epilepsy. Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Medication Resistant Epilepsy

Listen to Professor Patrick Kwan answering some of your questions about medication resistant epilepsy. Ask an Expert. Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Medication Resistant Epilepsy – Management

Listen to Professor Terry O’Brien answering some of your questions about treatments of medication resistant epilepsy.  Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Surgery for epilepsy

Listen to Neurosurgeon Erica Jacobson answering some of your questions about surgery for epilepsy. Many thanks to LivaNova for making our Ask an Expert series possible.

Hear From the Experts

Epilepsy Action Australia has produced an extensive series of over 30 short informational videos featuring some of Australia’s leading specialists, including:

  • Epileptologist, Dr Andrew Bleasel
  • Neurologist, Dr Dan McLaughlin
  • Neuropsychologist, Dr Laurie Miller
  • Paediatric Neurologist, Dr Kate Riney
  • Clinical Neurologist and Epileptologist, Associate Professor Cecilie Lander
  • Head of the Epilepsy Program, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Professor Terence John O’Brien.

These esteemed experts discuss a wide range of epilepsy topics of interest and give practical advice on everything from memory issues, diet and sleep, to children’s issues like babysitting and sleepovers.

You can also find these videos and many other Epilepsy Action clips featured on our YouTube channel EpilepsyTV.

Emergency Medication

- Dr Kate Riney

Occasionally, people with epilepsy can experience prolonged or cluster seizures. When a person has shown capacity to have these seizures, they are prescribed emergency medication to be administered to stop the seizures.

Planning Pregnancy

- Ass Prof Cecilie Lander

Having a baby is a monumental joy. It’s also scary, exhausting, distressing and a cause for seemingly boundless new anxieties. When you’re a woman with epilepsy, the additional layer of practical considerations and worries can make it very daunting indeed. Professor Cecilie Lander discusses some of the things that people with epilepsy need to consider when planning a pregnancy.

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Unexpected Pregnancy

- Ass Prof Cecilie Lander

There are times when life takes unexpected turns. Suddenly finding yourself pregnant whilst taking medications for epilepsy can be one of them. Associate Professor Cecilie Lander talks about how to best manage your medications during this time.

Diet Therapies for Epilepsy

- Dr Andrew Bleasel

When medication only is not sufficient to control seizures in difficult epilepsies, complimentary diets can be a viable option. Dr Andrew Bleasel speaks about diet therapies in epilepsy.

Learning

- Dr Kate Riney

Parents often ask if epilepsy and seizures will impact their child’s ability to learn. Dr Kate Riney discusses how epilepsy can impact a child’s memory and learning.

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