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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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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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Incontinence during pregnancy

Incontinence is quite common during pregnancy. Find out what causes it, what you might experience if you have it, and how you can help prevent it.

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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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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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Exercising during pregnancy

Doing regular moderate physical activity has health benefits during pregnancy and also helps to prepare the body for childbirth. Read about getting fit during pregnancy.

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Pregnancy at week 23

By week 23, your baby is practising to breathe in the womb and you might be experiencing some incontinence.

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Birth injury (to the mother)

Giving birth doesn't always go to plan. Birth injuries to the mother, such as tears, pelvic floor damage or haemorrhoids, can occur. But support and treatment are available.

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