Regardless of her epilepsy, Maureen always knew that pregnancy and labor were going to be challenging. Yet she was surprised to find that postpartum care was where she found the least support from medical professionals for her unique needs as a person with epilepsy.
Maureen shares practical tips on how to take back your independence when you don’t have a license.
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™, which will run from June 1 to June 30, 2018. Follow along! Mahenge Epilepsy Clinic It started … Read More
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from March 1 to March 31, 2018. Follow along! Over one million students take … Read More
As my regular readers know, I have traveled to Tanzania over the past few years. On one of these trips in 2015, I met a lovely young lady named Eppy. Since we met, my family has sponsored her last two years of education.
Exploring Hawaii, and the Kaumana Caves, reminded me how many new experiences can seem overwhelming yet are worth it in the end.
Maureen’s Story: I wanted to highlight a few epilepsy advancements I witnessed on my travels in Mahenge, Tanzania.
Over 20 years ago, I told my neurologist that before menstruation, my number of seizures increased. I had never been told (or read) my monthly cycle … Read More
