What to do with a Weak Bladder after Pregnancy

After you have had a baby, you might feel like your insides are falling out, and nothing will ever be the same again.

It is common in the first few weeks after having a baby, especially if you delivered vaginally, that bits and pieces are numb, swollen of loose and just not quite working right.

This feeling should be improving day to day. Some bladder leakage after labor and delivery is common, as is difficulty controlling passing wind, or pushing out bowel motions.

However, a side effect of having children is not having a weak bladder forever.

Sadly, we have been sold a lie by companies, that it is normal to have little ‘oops’ moments when we laugh, sneeze or try and exercise.

But ladies, it doesn’t have to be like this!

Your pelvic floor is a muscle, and with some love and attention, you too can fix your bladder weakness after having your baby!

Signs and symptoms of bladder weakness

Bladder weakness, also known as urinary incontinence, is simply when a little bit of wee leaks out when you don’t plan on doing so.

It may happen when you:

• Cough
• Sneeze
• Laugh
• Walk
• Try and exercise

What Causes Bladder Weakness?

During pregnancy, there is enormous strain put on your pelvic floor thanks to the weight of the baby and uterus. 

Pushing a baby out also stretches and bruises a lot of those same muscles and tissues, which can leave some of them numb for a few weeks.

Stretching those muscles out for 9 months, with the final assault of labor, can be enough to leave you with incontinence after having your baby.

What makes Bladder Weakness Worse?

Anything that increases the pressure that you are putting on your pelvic floor muscles without supporting and strengthening them, can make your incontinence worse.

Things like running, jumping on a trampoline and heavy lifting can certainly make it worse.

Is Urinary Incontinence something I have to live with?

Thankfully, no, there are a few solutions that you can do to help cure bladder weakness.

Ideally you will start this healing process about 12 weeks after the birth of your baby, but even if it have been years, you can still improve your bladder weakness naturally and easily.

How you can help cure bladder weakness after having a baby?

Immediately after delivery

This is your time for healing and resting. In the first 8 weeks, you need to take life easy.

• Wear a pad if you are experiencing bladder leakage
• Rest as much as you can
• Go for a gentle walk any day that you can
• Avoid heavy lifting
• Avoid strenuous exercise

8-16 weeks after delivery

Now is the time to focus on gently remembering your core and your pelvic floor.

• Very gently draw your belly button inwards on a long slow exhale while lifting your pelvic floor. Try to think of it not as a squeeze at the front, but a deep lift, right in the middle. Keep shoulders and chest relaxed. Take a few deep breaths like this whenever you remember, relaxing everything as you inhale, then contracting again as you exhale. Note: don’t push away on the inhale, just let go.
• Try to gently walk most days
• Avoid weight lifting and bouncing
• Wear a pad if you need to

This is the PERFECT time to start a pelvic floor and core strengthening program. I recommend the MUTU system.

What is the MUTU system?

The MUTU system is a 12 week program that you can do in the privacy of your own home that helps you rebuild your core and pelvic floor.

Over 50,000 women world wide have found MUTU and their testimonies are fantastic. You can read them here.

• MUTU System is safe during a normal, healthy pregnancy
• MUTU System is suitable for post c-section or vaginal delivery
• It’s never too late! The program is beneficial and effective
  however long ago you had your baby
• Recommended by women’s health specialist physical
  therapists
• Follow clearly guided adaptations for hernia, prolapse and
  pelvic symptoms

This is a very affordable program, and completing it now will save you years of embarrassing leaking, discomfort and eventual surgery to correct bladder leakage.

Find out more about MUTU system here.

 

To the mother who has already accepted a life of leaking

It is never too late to make a difference and address these symptoms.

That’s why we recommend the MUTU System program. You DO NOT need to put up with leaking. It is not normal for you to pee yourself and you deserve so much better.

We want to help you strengthen your core and pelvic floor, and feel confident and sexy again. You can follow MUTU System at home, to stop unwanted leaks, end any feelings of confusion or shame about your body, and regain control and confidence in how it looks, works and feels.

You can do exercises again, without the embarrassment and inconvenience of leaking. Don’t keep putting it off, find out more here.