There are two main ways of delivery, one is vaginal delivery, and the other is cesarean section. It is generally recommended to have a natural delivery, but there are many factors that can prevent pregnant women from having a natural delivery, so they can only choose a cesarean section. The difference between cesarean section and vaginal delivery is quite significant, so now let's talk about whether cesarean section requires catheterization?
Cesarean section usually requires the insertion of a urinary catheter before surgery, which is inserted through the urethral opening above the vaginal opening. There is a slight sensation during insertion, but it is not painful. The urinary catheter is elastic, and the urethra is also elastic, so there is no need to be too nervous. Generally, within 24 hours after surgery, medical staff will remove the urinary catheter and encourage the mother to get out of bed and urinate on her own. But if the mother still cannot defecate on her own, the doctor may insert another urinary catheter.
Cesarean section catheterization can help patients with urinary retention discharge urine, thus reducing the pain of patients, which is also a very important part of the operation process. Anesthesia is also required during cesarean section, and the urinary reflex will be lost after anesthesia. Therefore, inserting a catheter can prevent bedwetting. In addition, the location of the incision for a cesarean section is near the bladder. If a urinary catheter is not inserted, the presence of urine in the bladder can also affect the clarity of the surgery.
There will be no sequelae after catheterization. When performing a cesarean section, anesthesia or lumbar anesthesia is necessary. After the surgery, the lower part of the body will be unconscious for a certain period of time, so a urinary catheter should be inserted for catheterization.
