Do you realize that once you are in the active phase of labor, your doctor or midwife will continue to encourage you to empty your bladder.
A cather will be used to drain the urine if bladder is full but the woman is unable to pass the urine
This is because, full bladder may prevent the head of the baby from descending into the pelvis. Contractions may not be so efficient.
After the birth of your baby a full bladder may also prevent the uterus from contracting well and can lead to bleeding.
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