All her children have been diagnosed with fetal valproate syndrome, a rare congenital disorder caused by their exposure to valproic acid
The news that a chairwoman has been appointed to lead the inquiry into licensing and use of sodium valproate among women of child-bearing potential has left her 'elated', after 10 years of campaigning. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin
But it was when she gave birth to her third son, Lorcan, and she realised his facial features were incredibly similar to those of her eldest boy, she “knew something was wrong”. She said no, but when she was told it is also known by the name Epilim, she was devastated. She had been taking the anti-epilepsy drug since she was a young child. She said she was never fully advised of the risks of taking Epilim during pregnancyBrexit has been a disaster but Britain will not admit it while she was pregnant with them.
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