How can the epidural during pregnancy affect an epileptic person?

Epidural vs. Spinal: Complications such as infection and bleeding are rare but possible with both spinal and epidural anesthesia. If these complications occur in an epileptic person, there is a chance the seizure threshold will be lowered thereby increasing the likelihood of a seizure. In obstetrics, epidural anesthesia has a long record of safety for labor & c-section. Discuss with neurologist & anesthesiologist.

It does not.: In general, the placement of an epidural anesthetic for delivery should not affect the health of an epileptic woman any more than it affects other women. Perinatal anesthesia and neurology consultation prenatally are both warranted and should reassure you. I would recommend an epidural!