women s health issues
Bladder and Kidney Infections After Delivery
Introduction
A bladder infection ( Bladder Infection ) sometimes develops after delivery of a baby. A kidney infection ( Bladder and kidney infections may cause painful or frequent urination and sometimes fever. To diagnose bladder and kidney infections, doctors examine and analyze a urine sample. Typically, women are given an antibiotic intravenously for a kidney infection or by mouth for a bladder infection. (See also Infections After Delivery .) The risk of developing a bladder infection is increased when a catheter is placed in the bladder to relieve a buildup of urine during and after labor, particularly if the catheter is left in place for a while. 