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Catheter After Birth Please Read

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sm1984 · 13/10/2020 09:20

Hi, I had my son Friday he was big 9lb 6oz, they did an in our catheter as thought bladder was hindering labour and barely anything came out. Following delivery they then drained 1900ml and have said guidelines now are I need to have a catheter in at home for 2 weeks before going back to gynaecology to have it removed and a twoc ( trial without catheter done) I hate the catheter it’s really hindering me even though is a leg bag one. Has anyone had similar I’m really worried this is going to be permanent! Thanks

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LouiseS05 · 25/02/2024 19:44

Serencwtch · 25/02/2024 17:52

Ask if you can have a tap rather than leg bag so there's a small tube (that fits in your knickers) and you turn the valve to release the urine. Its really discrete & you hardly notice it. It also helps retain normal bladder sensation.

It definitely won't be a permanent thing as it's very easy to learn intermittent self catheterization (the in out ones) so even if it's not back to normal at the TWOC you won't be left with an indwelling catheter

I have to self catheterize twice a day (as do many people for different reasons) I don't see it as any different to using tampons.

The vast majority of women go back to normal following child birth so try not to worry.

Thank you so much! Especially putting a positive spin on things! It really helps!! Xxx

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