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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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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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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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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection in pregnancy. Learn how to lower your risk of developing one and how to treat it.

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract. UTIs are common in children but can sometimes be difficult to diagnose.

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Bedwetting in children

Bedwetting is common in young children and often gets better on its own. Find out when to see your doctor and how to help your child with bedwetting.

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Toddler tips

As ‘no’ becomes your toddler’s favourite word, read some tips to deal with common problems such as temper tantrums, fussy eating and bedwetting.

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Sleep and your child

Common sleep disorders include nightmares and night terrors and sleepwalking. Bedwetting in children can also be a problem in early childhood.

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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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