How do you go to the bathroom after getting an epidural?: Medication and Management
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Studies indicate that the use of epidural analgesia can delay the return of bladder sensation for several hours post-delivery, affecting how you go to the bathroom after getting an epidural. The medication, while effective for pain management, can temporarily interfere with the nerves that signal the bladder, making it difficult or impossible to urinate on your own. This necessitates different methods for bladder emptying until full sensation returns, which is a key part of postpartum care.
