Parents with Epilepsy Can Breastfeed Safely
Having epilepsy and taking anti-seizure medications (ASMs) shouldn’t impact your decision to breastfeed. Breastfeeding has many benefits for both babies and parents, and there is extensive research that shows it’s safe to breastfeed while you are taking ASMs.
Common Questions About Breastfeeding & Epilepsy
Consult With Your Doctor
We understand the decision to breastfeed is personal and can be complicated. Research shows that it’s safe to take ASMs and breastfeed and that breastfeeding has many benefits for babies and parents.
Consult with your epilepsy care team if you have concerns about breastfeeding.
Download our Postpartum and Epilepsy - Questions to Ask Your Doctors, and bring a copy to your appointments to help guide your conversations and get the answers you need.
Educating yourself on everything involved and making the right decisions before you try to get pregnant can make breastfeeding easier, less stressful, and safer for you and your baby.
Reviewed by: EPMC Expert Panel, March 2025