Post-Pregnancy Tips for Tackling a Sensitive Bladder

First things first: know that you’re not alone. Lots of new moms experience a sensitive bladder after having a baby. Do you feel a little urine drip outsometimes when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exert yourself a lot?

This is called stress incontinence — and it’s most likely caused by a weakened pelvicfloor. Your pelvic floor muscles can be stretched from the weight of your baby in your body.

According to a Mumsnet survey, 35 percent of women experience leaks/incontinence after pregnancy (Mumsnet.co.uk survey of 1,530 respondents), so there area lot of moms who know what you’re going through. Here are a few tips to help you.

More than 70 percent of women who experience stress incontinence after pregnancy can be helped through these simple steps:

• Do pelvic floor exercises every day
• Try relaxation techniques
• Drink lots of water (filtered tap water is best)

It takes a little time to get your pelvic floor and body back to usual, so stay protected in the meantime by using a specialized product like Always Discreet.

As always, if you have any specific questions or doubts — especially if you’re in pain — talk to your doctor.