Enrolment

How to enrol:

  • Potentially eligible women call toll free on 1800 069 722.
  • Alternatively her family, a doctor or health care professional can contact the register directly.
  • All calls to the Pregnancy Register will be answered by a Research Coordinator.
  • Dedicated research nurse determines eligibility, establishes contact details.
  • Send out written information and consent form for enrolment. 
  • Eligible participant signs and returns consent form. Stamped self addressed envelope provided.
  • Telephone contact to confirm returned consent and organise time for interview.
  • Return by post a copy of the completed consent +/- pregnancy diary.

 There are no appointments or visits for this study all information is gathered by way of four telephone interviews.

     1.  On enrolment (10-15mins)

     2.  7 months gestation (5mins)

     3.  4-8 weeks post-delivery (5-10mins)

     4.  1 year post-delivery (5mins)

During the interviews, women have the opportunity to ask any question relevant to the pregnancy and birth, their epilepsy and their antiepileptic medication.

 

Number of Enrolments by State

ACT

25

NSW

293

NT

7

QLD

278

SA

64

TAS

24

VIC

470

WA

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reason for Enrolment per woman

Bipolar

14

MS

1

Other

19

Pain

5

Sleep disorder

1

Epilepsy (23 twins)

1251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please call us - 1800 069 722.

Your participation will benefit women's and babies' health and may help you and your family in future pregnancies.

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