Catheter?

Barneso · July 2009

Do you always get a catheter when you are in labor? Vaginal Labor and C-Section delivery, too?

The catheter thing... freaks... me... OUT!

taagent · July 2009

My neice didn't - her labor went too quick

irubyou2 · July 2009

If you've had an epidural, they'll do a catheter right before you start pushing. They'll just quickly drain your bladder, then take it right back out. If you're having a natural birth, there's no reason you can't walk yourself to the bathroom, so I think you may be able to skip it.

salinaterri · July 2009

My sister had one when she had her baby; if you think about it, it beat urinating everywhere and having to get up to go to the restroom when you are in labor.

Barneso · July 2009

irubyou2:
If you've had an epidural, they'll do a catheter right before you start pushing. They'll just quickly drain your bladder, then take it right back out. If you're having a natural birth, there's no reason you can't walk yourself to the bathroom, so I think you may be able to skip it.

So, either way, you're not going to feel it going in or out, right?

KristenBtobe · July 2009

I had an epidural and they just cathed me twice to empty my bladder since I couldn't feel anything. They didn't leave it in.

Luv-a-Bug · July 2009

The idea of them has always squicked me out too, but at that point I don't think I'm going to even care. In fact, I think in Belly Laughs, Jenny McCarthy said she loved the convenience of the catheter... so that works for me.

KristenBtobe · July 2009

kimbarnes83:
irubyou2:

If you've had an epidural, they'll do a catheter right before you start pushing. They'll just quickly drain your bladder, then take it right back out. If you're having a natural birth, there's no reason you can't walk yourself to the bathroom, so I think you may be able to skip it.

So, either way, you're not going to feel it going in or out, right?

Um, you might feel a little something. But there's so much else going on down there that you probably won't notice anyway.

tsu_04 · July 2009

I had one but I had an epi. They did it after the epi, so I felt nothing.

mlf625 · July 2009

I have to say, the catheter was the one thing I really hated. ?I didn't feel it go in (went in after anesthesia for my c/s) but I wanted it out SO badly afterward! ?I didn't get it out until the next morning. ?Ick.

MrsPhunk · July 2009

fwiw, I had a catheter put in for a little while when they thought I had a kidney infection (it turned out to be a severe and untreated UTI). I thought I would freak out for the process, but it was fine, painless, and only a tinge of weirdness. And as pp have said, if it helps you relieve yourself without making a mess, I'm in.

get_over_yourself · July 2009

I had one, it was in the whole time, I can't remember when they put it in? before my epi I know, and I didn't feel it at all

blondey · July 2009

I had one too, but only b/c I had the epidural. I did not feel a thing and it actually helped, b/c once my bladder was empty, I felt the urge to push!

Breezie17 · July 2009

I had a catheter and it was the worst part of my L&D experience. I was induced at 36 weeks due to pre-eclampsia and bc of the amount of IV/monitoring devices I had attached to me, I was unable to get out of bed. I was in labor for 32 hours and afterwards, I was unable to pee on my own bc I had the catheter in so long. It took me over 24 hours to be able to go on my own, so I stayed catheterized for for over 48 hours. God please don't let this happen again!!!!

mickey1330 · July 2009

I had a c/s after laying in the hospital for 21 hours, and they put it in when they started the pitocin, never took it out after they had to turn off the pitocin (1 hour later) so left in the whole time i was in there! I had it from 1 am on the 25th until around noon on the 26th! I was miserable, and wanted it out so bad, they wouldn't take it out though. Misery.

mrstice · July 2009

salinaterri:
My sister had one when she had her baby; if you think about it, it beat urinating everywhere and having to get up to go to the restroom when you are in labor.

Actually, unless you have an epidural and HAVE to stay in bed, getting up and out of bed is the BEST thing you can do. Laying in bed during labor will do nothing but slow it down. I 'had' to be monitored throughout my labor but I still made them let me use the bathroom a ton. Empty bladder=more room for baby to move down. Walking around helps baby move down, too.

Mrs.BoomBoom · July 2009

I didn't have one. I was natural

nlvaden · July 2009

I think it is if you get an epidural you get one.

hamson17 · July 2009

If you get an epidural, you get a catheter. I noticed someone said they only drained her bladder before pushing. 12 hours went by before I gave birth and got my epidural, so they'd be draining all night--the catheter went in right after the epidural.

The honest trust: a catheter is the LEAST of your worries. Once you have an epidural you can't really feel anything expect a very slight pressure, anyway. Believe me, the IV needle, the epidural, and labor itself is scary enough...catheters are a walk in the park! No need to be afraid, SERIOUSLY!!!!!!

auddy_0113 · July 2009

Yeah I'm not sure if I'm a big fan of catheters or peeing all over. I've put some caths in and well generaly they go in quick and out just as quick. As for duration they are in I have no clue when it comes to labor and delivery.

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