Understanding Postpartum Urinary Retention: Why is it so hard to pee after an epidural?
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Studies show that women receiving epidural analgesia have a significantly higher rate of postpartum urinary retention (PUR), with some estimates as high as 30% compared to 11% in those without an epidural [1.2.2]. So, why is it so hard to pee after an epidural? The answer lies in how the anesthetic affects your body's nerve signals.
