Pregnancy And Postpartum Archives

We Count! A new campaign to help women with incontinence

Did you realize that half of all women will experience incontinence? Or that more people have incontinence than either diabetes or heart disease? As alarming as those figures are, incontinence is still something that too few people are willing to talk about, and the end result is that millions suffer in silence – often for years and years – even though there are treatments that can work wonders for them.
That’s why NAFC is introducing the We Count campaign.

Do Orgasms Strengthen the Pelvic Floor?

Today, we’re delving into a topic that’s not just intriguing but also essential for every woman’s well-being – the relationship between orgasms and your pelvic

Common Incontinence Myths

Incontinence affects millions of people every day— both men and women. Talking about issues like stress urinary incontinence, an enlarged prostate, or adult bedwetting

Do I Have Low Progesterone?

Hey ladies, let’s talk about progesterone. Have you ever heard of it? It’s is a hormone that plays a crucial role in many aspects of

Ask The Doc: Will My Bladder Improve Over Time After Childbirth?

Question: I’ve had bladder leaks ever since I had my son 2 weeks ago. Will my bladder leaks improve over time after childbirth? Answer: This

Why Kegels Don’t Work

In this edition of Life Without Leaks, we’re joined by Melissa Nassaney, Physical Therapist, women’s health educator and founder of Full Circle Pelvic Health in

Ask The Doc: Physical Therapy After Childbirth

QUESTION: I’VE HEARD THAT IN EUROPE IT IS STANDARD FOR MOST WOMEN TO BEGIN PHYSICAL THERAPY TO STRENGTHEN THEIR PELVIC FLOOR AS SOON AS THEY HAVE GIVEN BIRTH.