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Post-birth bladder weakness
By Kimberley Smith on 02/03/2012 13:09:07
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a common problem than you might think, especially for women after childbirth
Bladder weakness, medically known as Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), affects millions of women in the UK and is often brought on by pregnancy and childbirth.What causes SUI?SUI occurs when the muscles and nerves around your urethra are too weak
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Injections to treat Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
By Kimberley Smith on 29/02/2012 11:49:27
Injections for post-baby SUI are available on the NHS and offer a choice before surgery for mums still suffering with bladder weakness after recovering from childbirth
of the bladder, helping the muscles to effectively prevent leakages.Who can use injections to prevent incontinence?Deflux injections are recommended to treat SUI in women of childbearing age and can even be used if previous surgery has failed
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Helen Bonham Carter on wearing nappies post-pregnancy
By Sophie Westnedge on 23/04/2012 17:43:19
Harry Potter and King's Speech star reveals childbirth left her with a weakened pelvic floor
Helena Bonham Carter has revealed, in an interview with The Sunday Times Style magazine, she wore "nappies " while filming Harry Potter because childbirth had left her with a weak bladder. Helena and her long-term partner, Tim Burton, are parents
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What are Kegel exercises?
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2008 01:14:33
Keeping your pelvic floor muscles toned is important for birth and afterwards. Plus it has long term benefits.
floor muscles support the organs that can be affected during birth: the bladder, rectum, uterus and urethra (the opening of the bladder). Doing the exercises is important in order to keep these body parts toned for the years ahead. Pregnancy can put a
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Embarrassing Pregnancy Discomforts
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2009 01:26:58
Expecting a baby is exciting - but can also bring embarrassing little niggles like bloating and piles! Here's our guide to how to overcome your discomforts.
. ‘Stress incontinence is caused by the pressure of the growing uterus on the bladder, and weak pelvic floor muscles,’ explains Gurminder Matharu, spokesperson for the Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians. And those pesky progesterone levels can
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Know-how: Pelvic Floor Muscles
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/05/2007 00:39:04
You'll hear lots of ante-natal talk about pelvic floor muscle exercises, but what are they and why are they vital?
and in good condition.These muscles also help control your bladder control and bowel control.Why are pelvic floor muscles important?If your core muscles and pelvic floor are in good shape, you will find your back is less likely to suffer aches and pains, you
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