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Closed NATIONAL AWARENESS FOR FOETAL ANTI CONVULSANT SYNDROME (FACS SYNDROME)

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I was never warned about the effects of Epileptic medications during any of my pregnancies and therefore all 5 of my children (aged 2-8) are now diagnosed with FACS SYNDROME. Symptoms my children have are Premature birth, Cerebral Palsy, Valgus Foot, Hypermobility, Athsma, Autistic Spectrum ie Aspergers Syndrome, Incontinence, Athsma

Women (aged between16 & 39) who are taking Anti Epileptic medicines should be warned about the side effects of these medicines, so they are given the Choice as whislt taking these medications BEFORE/DURING pregnancy, it could result in the baby being born with FACS Syndrome. Symptoms being:
Pematurity, Spina Bifida,Cleft Lip Palate, Heart defects, Facial Dysmorphic Features,Language and speech delay, Autistic Spectrum Disorders ie ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome, Dyspraxia, Athsma
Epileptic medicines are also being treated for: Depression,
Mood Swings,
Pain Relief,
Migraine,
ADHD,
These medications should have a Government Warning

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