Not knowing how effectively your epilepsy can be managed, it's very hard to say. If you experience a seizure, how much warning do you get? If you don't have warning of your seizures, you would be safer using a pram, I would think, as you can at least have special 'release grip' brakes installed, and use a long tether to attach the pram to you. If you have warning, but roll or move about a lot whilst in a seizure, you would need to be able to get your baby out of the carrier and into a safe place quickly before the seizure actually starts, and if you were out in public and no-one was around to hold your baby the safest place to put them would be a pram anyway. If you always have warning of your seizures and can get into a position (eg: sitting with your back against a wall) where you will not fall forwards or slump over from that position during the seizure, then it may be relatively safe for your baby to remain in a well fitting carrier whilst you have the seizure.
Have you spoken to the Epilepsy Foundation or your doctor about how to manage your epilepsy independently with an infant - they may have good advice.
As this is a quite specialised question - I'm guessing there's not too many people here who have had a condition like epilepsy and worn their babies - perhaps you might consider posting your question on 'thebabywearer' forum (google it) - it is a specialised babywearing forum and much more likely to have members who babywear with medical conditions.
Normally I would not recommend a Bubba Moe (or any other buckled pouch sling) as they are not as adjustable as other types of carriers (eg: ring slings), so safe newborn positioning can be difficult to achieve. But in your case, a clip style carrier that can be easily and quickly undone (either by yourself or by someone coming to your aid) to remove your baby in case of a seizure may be the most appropriate option. The only thing is that if you have a seizure whilst your baby is still in the carrier, it will not be easy to monitor the baby's positioning and he/she may shift into an unfavourable position. (The Bubba Moe has a very deep pouch, and if using it to carry a newborn in a cradle position, care has to be taken to ensure that their chin does not roll forward onto their chest, which can cause positional asphyxia).
I'm not sure I have answered your question - as much as I am an advocate for babywearing and can see there is a huge need for you to maintain your independence I am hesitant to give advice that may not be safe. Maybe you don't need to discard the idea of using a carrier altogether, but you should look into it as much as possible before making a decision, and be satisfied that you have addressed the safety issues that may arise.
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