Pregnancy and Chilbirth Effects on Your Bladder 

What do pregnancy and childbirth have to do with bladder control?
The added weight and pressure of pregnancy can weaken pelvic floor muscles.
Unborn babies push down on the bladder, urethra, and pelvic muscles.

Other pregnancy-related issues:
* changed position of bladder and urethra
* vaginal delivery
* episiotomy (the cut in the muscle that makes it easier for the baby to come out)
* Damage to bladder control nerves.

If you lose bladder control after childbirth, the problem often goes away by itself. Your muscles may just need time to recover.

When do you need medical help? If you still have a problem 6 weeks after your baby's birth, talk to your doctor. Without treatment, lost bladder control can become a long-term problem. Accidental leaking can also signal that something else is wrong in your body.

Bladder control problems do not always show up right after childbirth. Some women do not begin to have problems until later, often in their 40's. You and your health care team must first find out why you have lost bladder control. Then you can discuss treatment.

After treatment, most women completely regain or improve their bladder control. Regaining control helps you enjoy a healthier and happier life.

Can you prevent bladder problems?

Women who exercise certain pelvic floor muscles have fewer bladder problems. If you plan to have a baby, talk to your doctor. Ask how to do pelvic floor exercises. Strong sphincter (bladder control) muscles prevent urine leakage in pregnancy and after childbirth.


Which professionals can help you with bladder control?

* your primary care doctor
* a gynecologist, a women's doctor
* a urogynecologist, an expert in women's bladder problems
* a urologist, an expert in bladder problems
* a certified biofeedback therapist
* a nurse or nurse practitioner
* a physical therapist.

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Many people regain bladder control just following the instructions in the Mind Over Bladder books. Sometimes, a little coaching makes all the pieces fall into place.

Coaching sessions are conducted by phone with Jennifer Stephens, MA, BCIA-Senior Fellow. Please call 707/869-9029 or email jennifer@MindOverBladder.com to arrange a time for her to call you.

 

 

 

 

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