https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 09:45:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512596 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:23:26 +0000 LuLu Mom 512596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one after my epi, and it didn't bother me at all, I ended up in c-section so it was left in until the next morning (as was my epi.) it didn't bother me because it was better than calling in the nurse every 30 minutes to help me pee (I had an IV so I had to have help.) It was really the last of my concerns! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512587 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:19:06 +0000 immabeetoo 512587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one post epi that was easy and I couldn't feel it and they toolkit out right away. Later I has to have another after not being able to pee even though my bladder was full. It was extremely painful since the epi was long gone and I cried through the whole thing. I've had no permanent leakage but definitely had less control for a day or two after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512562 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:06:00 +0000 Andrea 512562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None with my med free birth! It was really painful to sit and pee but being free to move is great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512530 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:49:00 +0000 lavender 512530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one put in after I got my epi, best thing ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512527 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:46:20 +0000 kml636 512527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one. It's because you can't get up to pee once you have the epidural. It wasn't too bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512499 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:23:52 +0000 hilsy85 512499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one when I got my epi, and they took it out for pushing. I had a similar situation to @MamaMoose, where I had a great epi experience and the catheter wasn't uncomfortable at all and didn't cause any issues after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512482 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:08:02 +0000 sorrycharlie 512482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm kind of a rare case, but I got the catheter after delivery &amp; stitches. I got the epi fully dilated, so I think they didn't bother because it wouldn't be long. &amp; I'd peed in a cup downstairs about 40 min prior, in triage. Epi was still wearing off but they only put it in to empty my bladder and then took it out, I didn't feel anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512478 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:03:44 +0000 heffalump 512478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also got it after they put in my epi, and I don't remember when they took it out but it was out by the time the baby came. They make you try to get up and pee pretty quickly.... I remember because the peeing part is PAINFUL..... especially after tearing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512475 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:01:37 +0000 LemonLong 512475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an epi. They gave me the option of using the bedpan or inserting a catheter, draining my bladder, and the removing it right away. I couldn't figure out how to make myself use the bedpan (peeing laying down while in labor with an audience is tricky even without being numbish!) so we did the catheter. I didn't even feel it and it was removed right after. Easy as pie. I have no leakage problems now either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512452 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:38:36 +0000 T.H.O.U. 512452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I too had one with the epi. </p> <p>But I heard you are supposed to have them take it out before pushing? I don't really understand how you would keep it in AND push out a baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512420 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:47:41 +0000 mamabolt 512420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a cath just long enough to empty my bladder once I hit 10 cm. I had an epi at that point so I didn't feel it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512416 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:44:03 +0000 GrapeCrush 512416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i had one put in because i had a csection. it didn't bother me at all, didn't feel it and had no problems going to the bathroom after they took it out the following morning </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512406 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:25:55 +0000 mediagirl 512406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yucky. I still cringe at the thought of the catheter. I didn't feel it go in after the epidural but I felt it there when I shifted in bed. I was so glad when they took it out so i could push. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512402 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:09:39 +0000 Tidybee 512402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my Epi only about 45 minutes before I started pushing. My doc had every intention of putting a catheter in but I think she ran out of time. I definitely did have bladder control issues for a few days after! I would have to run to the bathroom when I felt the urge and still I would leak. Thank goodness i was wearing the mega pads! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512359 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:47:29 +0000 LaineysMom 512359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one right before my c-section. I felt it, but it didn't hurt at all. I def. appreciated it that day and the next because there was no way that I was about to walk anywhere! I had it in for 24 hours.. and was actually kind of sad when they took it out bc that meant that I had to get up.. </p> <p>I had no issues with it, and have not had any issues since. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512318 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:21:11 +0000 MaisyMay 512318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a vag birth, had an epi too. They used a folley catheter to help move along dilation. After they placed my epidural, they placed the catheter to empty my bladder. I didn't feel it at all, at any point, and have no idea when they removed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512312 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:10:36 +0000 boiledpnut 512312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one after I got the epi. They didn't remove it for two days after my section since they left the epi in for that long. It didn't hurt going in or out. It was great once I got it bc I had to call the nurse every time I had to pee. With all the iv fluids, I was calling her every 20 min. I haven't had any issues from it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512261 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:01:16 +0000 holdonforonemoreday 512261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a catheter for my two c-sections. However, my issues with leaking now are not something that was caused by the catheter. When I was preggo, I peed myself more than once. I think I just have a weak bladder that was made worse by carrying two kids.<br /> I still have trouble with my bladder. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512251 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:53:14 +0000 pinkcupcake 512251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a catheter, but since it was after the epidural, I didn't feel a single thing. </p> <p>I do leak sometimes after I pee :T, but I dunno if that's due to the catheter or not... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512235 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:42:03 +0000 Running Elley 512235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They put my catheter in as soon as I got the epi. It didn't hurt at all and I was thankful to have it! They took it out right after delivery for me and I didn't have any bladder control issues. I was worried about it before too but it was no big deal in my case :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512224 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:35:17 +0000 wheres_c 512224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the exact same experience as @highwire as soon as they put me on the mag drip they inserted the catheter. Once I was ready to push it was removed. Once they determined I would be having a c-section it was put back in. It remained in until I was off the magnesium the next day.</p> <p>Oh and no incontinence or bladder issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512212 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:23:10 +0000 shopaholic 512212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: I think I will put that in my birth plan as the only way I'd want it then! :)</p> <p>@MamaMoose: Thanks for telling me they take it out once you start pushing. The visual in my head was terrible! It sounds like you had as good of an experience as one can hope for!</p> <p>@rachiecakes: Thanks for sharing my worries! Glad I'm not the only one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512205 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:19:14 +0000 rachiecakes 512205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was so scared of the catheter! (I was fine with the epidural.) In reality the catheter was nothing. After delivery the nurse told me I needed to pee for my uterus to go back in place and asked if she could bring me a bed pan. There's no way I could've done that, so she said she was going to use the catheter and I didn't even feel it. No issues after either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512203 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:17:57 +0000 MamaMoose 512203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one when after they placed my epi. Once you have an epi you can't get out of bed so you need a catheter to pee. It didn't hurt at all when they placed it. And they actually removed it when I started pushing. I had a really perfect epi that wore off quickly so I was able to get up and walk to the bathroom to pee very shortly after delivery. For the first couple days I would definitely pee as soon as I sat on the toilet and had little control... But I was fine after a couple days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512199 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:17:08 +0000 lovehoneybee 512199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: nope, they popped it in, drained me and then pulled it out. And my epi was working at those points so I didn't feel a thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512192 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:15:14 +0000 HabesBabe 512192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: ditto to this! this is exactly how it happened for me... and since I had an epidural, it's not like I could use my legs to get me to the bathroom anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512191 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:15:05 +0000 shopaholic 512191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Oh no! 24 hours sounds like a long time! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512187 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:14:09 +0000 shopaholic 512187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: That sounds a lot better than just "leaving it in and hanging" like I thought!</p> <p>@mrskc: Kegels :/ Every time I try to do them these days I feel like I have to go pee. Or maybe it's because at this point, I always feel like I need to pee. </p> <p>@T-Mom: Thanks for clarifying the pain and the Foley(?)! I think that is what I was reading about and didn't like the thought of having it just in there for so long!</p> <p>@highwire: ugh... sounds uncomfortable and awful! :( Glad to hear you aren't having incontinence though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512184 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:13:45 +0000 Mrs. Pen 512184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a catheter put in AFTER delivery. I honestly have no idea why they did it - they didn't ask or tell me. I didn't feel it though but it gave me terrible incontinence once it was taken out. like when I stood up I literally peed all over myself because I couldn't control anything due to that being in me for 24 hours. it was sooo embarrassing I started crying and kept apologizing to the nurses! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lampd-catheters#post-512165 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:07:33 +0000 betsyboop 512165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one after my epidural, and I have to say, it was awesome! The epitome of laziness...appreciating a catheter because you don't have to get up to go to the bathroom! My husband thought I was crazy because I was so fascinated! It wasn't painful at all! </p>