Evaluation of Post-voiding Residual Urine: a Before-after, Post-partum Study

Evaluation of Post-voiding Residual Urine: a Before-after, Post-partum Study

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of systematic catheter-drainage of urine for parturient women immediately in the delivery room on the occurrence of post-voiding urine residue.

Secondarily, we will evaluate the impact of systematic catheter-drainage of urine for parturient women immediately in the delivery room on the occurrence of acute urine retention (first voiding volume > 500cc) and on post-partum bacteriuria rates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Paturient women admitted to the delivery room

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have been catheterized during the third trimester of the current pregnancy
• History of surgery on the urinary tract