https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:42:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78267 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:18:25 +0000 lemondrop 78267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, a foley catheter is standard at my hospital. I found it very uncomfortable, but I also asked for a lighter dosed epidural, so that is probably why I noticed. They took it out before I started pushing- I was so happy to have it taken out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78263 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:36:39 +0000 cupcakemama 78263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: lol.</p> <p>Yep, I had one too. Didn't notice it going in or coming out. They removed it before I left the birthing suite. It wasn't a drama. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78223 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:31:25 +0000 mrs. wagon 78223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, catheter went in after epi took effect. Didn't even feel any pressure let alone discomfort! After delivery I really had to pee but epi was still in effect so they put another one in... and I totally filled a huge tub full of pee thru the catheter. So embarassing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78193 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:06:13 +0000 anbanan15 78193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. It is my understanding that they are standard with the epi since you are also on strict bed rest while medicated. </p> <p>Mine was removed after L&amp;D but before my epi completely wore off,. However I had to get another one, unmediated, before moving to recovery since I could not empty my bladder on my own (shy bladder and the nurse said I had X mins to pee making the situation worse). The second one was a little more noticeable but it could be because I just passed a child out of my vagina, you know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78160 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:53:10 +0000 chopsuey 78160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I got one, but it wasnt until after i pee'd on my ob. Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78158 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:50:04 +0000 heffalump 78158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I got one too. You don't notice at all though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78155 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:20:32 +0000 MamaCate 78155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my case, yes, it seemed like the catheter was standard. It makes sense because you cant get out of bed anymore so you cant walk to the bathroom. I think they put it in after the epi because i dont remember feeling it. It came out before i moved off the labor and delivery floor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epidural-questions#post-78143 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:58:58 +0000 mediagirl 78143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This might have been answered in the past but, when you get an epidural, do you automatically get a catheter? Do they take the catheter out before the epidural wears off? </p>