Parents or guardians concerned about whether a child has been affected

If you have a parent or guardian who is concerned that an existing child may have been affected by anti-seizure/mood stabilising medicines during a previous pregnancy, consider a referral to a paediatrician.

You might also consider talking to the parent or guardian about whether their child can access support from ACC for a treatment injury. You can find out more about treatment injury claims in ACC’s Treatment Injury Claim Lodgement Guide at www.acc.co.nz/treatmentsafety.

They can also contact the consumer organisation Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome NZ for advice and support.

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www.facsnz.com 021 189 4483 denise@facsnz.com