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My boyfriend has epilepsy and can't find work, we get approx 11-1200 $ a month from the Goverment. I just found I'm pregnant a few days ago and I'm worried sick. I'll be the one having to go to work and leave him at home with the baby. But I'm concerned, what if he has a seizure while holding the baby? Or a blackout? I need advice, please.

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My husband has seizures as well and their bad,everyone is different,he's applying for disability as well.

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I have epilepsy and I was on disability until I started working from home. To the above who asked why he can't. You have to be seizure free for 6 months to drive again and even then it's a true risk. I have 2 kinds of seizures and have accepted never driving again. Now, staying at home by himself is really all about the kinds of seizures he has...that says a lot. Many people know they are coming and can put a child in a safe place. Feel free to ask anything😊

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It depends on if he has that many seizures or if they are occasional. If he knows they are coming or not. If they are all the time and he has no warning signs you may want to consider day care because that could be dangerous

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I'm sorry you're in such a tough situation right now, but I'm sure it'll be okay. If your bf has epilepsy I'd definitely supervise him while he has the baby. Not to hurt his feelings but to just take precautions to keep the baby safe. Maybe have him talk to his doctor about it? I wish you all the best!

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Is he on medication to control the seizures? Why can't he work, I know multiple people with epilepsy who work full time?

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My brother in law has epilepsy and he is a wonderful father! You should talk to your boyfriend and his doctor. Most epileptics do have warning signs. A good support system (family and friends) is really helpful!

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