Some debates in medicine and in OBGYN are “the same ol’ thing”. Like the debate on when to remove the urinary catheter after a “routine” cesarean section. In the original 2019 ERAS publication, the authors stated that “immediate” removal of the urinary catheter was “strongly recommended”. This drew concern and criticism as being too early in the recovery process. Not, in the UPDATED ERAS guidelines (as of end of April 2025), this recommendation has once again changed! In this episode, we will review the new guidance from the ERAS Society regarding post cesarean section care focusing on when to stop IV fluids and urinary drainage.
