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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
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.
