Effect of Intrathecal Morphine on Urinary Bladder Function and Recovery in Patients Having a Cesarean Delivery

The enhanced recovery anesthesia concept has been widely adopted, including cesarean delivery. Modern obstetrical anesthesia aims to offer an experience to a patient undergoing a cesarean delivery similar to normal vaginal delivery in order to maximize postoperative comfort and facilitate bonding between the mother and her newborn. Therefore, early removal of the bladder catheter has been recommended. However, this is challenged by the administration of intrathecal morphine recommended to provide long-lasting postoperative analgesia after cesarean delivery.