Puerperal Subacute Uterine Inversion with Urinary Retention: A Case Report

Abstract Puerperal subacute uterine inversion is a very rare but serious obstetric complication which happens when the woman survives the first 24 hours of uterine inversion following vaginal delivery.This case report describes a 24-year-old primiparous woman who presented to our hospital with subacute uterine inversion with urinary retention following a normal vaginal delivery. The patient’s clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes are discussed to highlight the importance of anticipation, prevention, early recognition and prompt intervention in managing this obstetric emergency.