During labor, it is expected that your baby’s head drops and also cervix dilates as contraction goes on.

A full bladder can hinder the cervix from dilating . If you cannot get up and urinate due to pain and discomfort a folley’s catheter will be inserted to empty your bladder.

During a cesarean section your bladder has to be empty to also prevent possible Injury during the procedure. A folley’s catheter will be inserted

It may be used to drain the urine and removed immediately or retained until the procedure is done or completed.

A full bladder can prevent the uterus from contracting after birth and this can cause bleeding.

Cooperate with your doctor or midwife during the process of catheterization.

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