Risk factors for postpartum urinary retention: a case-control study

Postpartum urinary retention (PUR) is rare, with incidence estimates ranging from 1.7% to 17.9%. Though usually a temporary condition, unrecognized urinary retention may result in considerable morbidity, such as bladder distension injury, long-term voiding dysfunction and bladder rupture. Factors associated with PUR include prolonged second stage of labor, assisted vaginal delivery, perineal laceration or episiotomy, use of systemic narcotics, epidural anesthesia, cesarean delivery, higher birth weight and nulliparity.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research