First diagnosed with epilepsy at age 9, Camila Coelho is opening up about her struggles with the neurological disorder in hopes of helping others
“I’ve always wanted to be a mom. I come from a huge family, and I dream of the belly, breastfeeding, all of that,” says the Brazilian-born Coelho, who fell in love with Icaro when she was 17.
Diagnosed when she was 9, Coelho has been on medication for more than 20 years. But while her seizures are currently under control, her medication can increase the chances of birth defects.Mega-Influencer Camila Coelho Reveals She Has Epilepsy: ‘I’m Grateful for My Life Every Day’For all the details on Camila Coelho’s struggle with epilepsy and how she’s finding strength by sharing her story, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
But after moving to Los Angeles last year from Boston, Coelho’s new neurologist recommended that she stay on medication while trying to get pregnant.“I was in shock. He told me, ‘If you’re clean from it and have a seizure, you can lose your baby. You can hurt your health.’ But what if my child is born and there’s a problem? I would feel so guilty. It’s the hardest decision of my life and very scary, but I know that I just need to have faith.
“I was scared for him to say, ‘Oh, I don’t think you should share,’ but he supported me right away,” says Coelho of Icaro’s encouragement. “I know I can trust him. He always wants the best for me.”
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