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Living with incontinence can be difficult, but you’re not alone! Many people experience bladder leaks, yet it takes an average of 7 years before speaking to a doctor about it. That’s why we’re here! As the National Association for Continence, our mission is to support and educate those dealing with bladder or bowel health issues. If you have a “leaking problem”, you’ve come to the right place!
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From Postpartum to Postmenopause: The Conversations Women Need to Have
In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we’re joined by Dr. Barbara Frank of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, along with Alex Fennell, co-founder of Attn: Grace, an innovative manufacturer of incontinence products.
Together, we explore the realities of bladder leaks and pelvic floor health during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause and menopause, and we discuss why more women are finally beginning to talk more openly about their experiences.
The conversation covers:
• The connection between hormones, menopause and bladder leaks
• Why pelvic floor therapy is having a major moment
• The surprising relationship between pelvic floor tension and incontinence
• How products can impact skin health, comfort and UTIs
• The truth about hormone replacement therapy
• Why community and conversation matter so much in women’s health
Alex also shares the story behind Attn: Grace and the company’s mission to create cleaner, plant-based incontinence products designed to support women with comfort, dignity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating postpartum recovery, menopause symptoms or simply looking to better understand pelvic health, this episode offers expert insights, practical advice and an encouraging reminder that no one should feel alone in these experiences.
Ask The Expert: From A Doctor’s Perspective What Are Some Common Questions You Hear?
If you’ve ever sneezed and held your breath hoping for the best, you’re not alone. Bladder leaks, pelvic floor issues, and the constellation of symptoms that go with them are incredibly common — and incredibly under-discussed. We sat down with two of our favorite experts who are changing the bladder leak conversation: Dr. Barbara Frank, Attn: Grace medical advisor and board certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Sara Reardon, pelvic floor physical therapist (and the woman your pelvic floor has been waiting to meet). They took turns asking each other the questions their patients ask most — and answered them with the same candor they bring to the exam room. They cover everything from how to prepare for postpartum, to what question to ask your own pelvic floor PT, to how to manage incontinence during menopause. This is a knowledge drop you don’t want to miss.
Why Your Incontinence Product May Not Be Working Like It Used To
Most people assume that when an incontinence product leaks, the product itself failed. In reality, what often changes first is everything around it. Bladder leakage is not static. The amount of urine, how quickly it’s released, when leaks happen, and even how the body moves during sleep can all shift over time. A product that worked well six months ago may suddenly struggle under conditions it was never designed to handle.
This is especially common with overnight leakage, changes in mobility, medication adjustments, or shifts in bladder control related to aging and health conditions.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that absorbency alone determines performance. In reality, fit, absorption speed, body position, and wear duration all influence whether a product holds up in real-world situations.
