A position paper on breastfeeding by women with epilepsy – working group report

SUMMARY Introduction. On the initiative of the General Board of the Polish Society of Epileptology a Working Group was established to develop an expert position on breastfeeding by women with epilepsy in Poland. Aim. To facilitate a unified and rational approach to breastfeeding for women with epilepsy. Methods. An ad hoc system was developed to classify available published evidence and expert opinions, which was used to evaluate recommendations on various aspects related to counselling, risk and safety of breastfeeding. Discussion and conclusions. This position paper provides an educational, practical and organizational aspects. It will allow for the introduction of a uniform protocol of conduct in Poland, which in turn will improve the safety of the mother and her child.