Postpartum urinary retention has a reported incidence ranging from 1.7 to 17.9 percent. Up to 5% of these women may have significant and longer lasting dysfunction, which if not recognised in the early peripartum period, may lead to bladder distension and overflow incontinence with significant long-term bladder dysfunction. Factors associated with postpartum urinary retention include: (1)Nulliparous women. (2) Prolonged labour, especially a prolonged second stage. (3)Assisted/instrumental delivery. (4)Perineal injury. (5)Caesarean section. (6)Regional analgesia.