FAQs

Don’t worry if your current catheter doesn’t feel quite right, there’re plenty of options to try and your healthcare professional can help you find the best fit for you. Many brands also provide free samples so you can try different types to find what you like best. Remember, there’s no reason you must stick to just one catheter model, some people switch between several depending on their lifestyle.

Yes, they do, so be sure to check the packaging.

Generally, it’s safe to catheterise during pregnancy, but talk to your healthcare professional throughout your pregnancy to see if this changes. You may find that as your pregnancy progresses, it becomes easier to catheterise lying down.

You should drink between 1.5 and 2 liters a day unless your doctor has advised you otherwise. Try not to drink too many caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, as they can increase your urine volume and irritate your bladder.

You may need to drink less if you’re catheterising more than ten times a day, have large volumes, or clear urine. Drinking lots of water before bed might mean you’ll need to catheterise overnight, so get most of your water intake during daytime hours so you don’t have to catheterise at night. If you have any concerns, speak with your healthcare professional.

You may need to drink more if:

• you have a water infection/urinary tract infection (UTI)
• your urine is dark (it should be straw-coloured)