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[quote=Anonymous]I think your concerns are very valid and I don't blame you for wanting to avoid a UTI.  I imagine that even if you don't end up getting a UTI, it will be nervewracking if you end up with a catheter because you'll be worried that you're going to get one.  If you're willing to go to 7cm without an epidural, I don't think it's that much of a stretch to continue through to the end.  I would just make sure you have a provider/setting that is going to make unmedicated birth more manageable and knows how to support it.  I'd also highly recommend having access to either a shower or bath -- for me, the bath offered really amazing pain relief.  There are some great tools for managing labor, and you could also have a doula with you to help you.  Good luck.  You're in a tough situation and I hope it all works out!

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]RN here again.

[quote=Anonymous]I got an epidural during/right before transition. I didn't get cathed, but it was so quick there wasn't a need. [/quote]

Right. If it's quick, they might not have a chance to cath you. Unless you have a super eager nurse who is following protocols in a timely manner and she does it immediately after epidural as she is supposed to. But, the point remains the same, unless baby is born within an hour or so of epidural, they're likely going to cath you to make sure bladder is empty when you're pushing.

To those wondering about UTIs in relation to water birth, no there haven't really been studies that I know of. There have been studies to show the safety of birthing in water, but not specifically about UTIs.

Question for OP, did you receive antibiotics during labor? (for GBS for example)

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No, I've been GBS negative thus far. I'm seriously considering either going unmedicated or just trying to hold on until 7 cm or so. I know it must seem trivial to some, but my UTIs are not run of the mill. The most intense, painful burning I've ever experienced. I'd rather have any type of pain but that one. [/quote][/quote]

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