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Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth - perineum and pelvic floor
Read about your pelvic floor, including your perineum, which lies across the bottom of your pelvis and can be damaged during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Bladder weakness after birth
Leaking urine after childbirth is very common. It can be embarrassing and inconvenient, but there are ways to improve bladder weakness.
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Round ligament pain
Round ligament pain is common during second trimester of pregnancy. Symptoms can last from minutes to hours, but rest and stretches help manage pain.
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Birth injury (to the mother)
Birth injuries to the mother, such as perineal tears and pelvic floor damage can sometimes occur. Support and treatment is available.
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Bladder and bowel incontinence during pregnancy
Incontinence of your bladder (wee) or bowel (poo) is quite common during pregnancy. Find out what causes it, and how you can help prevent it.
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Physiotherapy advice after pregnancy
When you are pregnant, your body changes. Read about simple exercises and healthy habits to help cope with these changes.
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Frequent urination during pregnancy
Having to urinate more often during pregnancy is very common. Find out why it happens and how you can reduce it.
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Scar healing and recovery
Be aware of signs of infection and poor wound healing. Hygiene, pelvic floor exercises and diet are important to scar healing and recovery.
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Safe return to exercise after pregnancy
Exercise can help you recover after childbirth, make you stronger and improve mood. Here are some tips on how to exercise safely after a pregnancy.
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