Incontinence - what to do?

[allgoodnamestaken]

Not sure how bad it is. Went to a ceilidh on NYE and literally wet myself. Even after going to the toilet and emptying my bladder I was still wetting myself when dancing. I generally need to stop and squeeze if I sneeze. But every day life is ok, as in it's not a day to day problem.
I've had two babies and it's definitely since them that the problem has appeared. I started doing pilates.
Has anyone else any experience? Will go to GP but was just wondering what is usually recommended?

[PollyPerky]

Pelvic floor exercises first. Do them now before it gets worse.

Can recommend this website by a physio (BTW she advises against Pilates as it can put strain on the pelvic floor unless the exercises are adapted.) She has a part of her site showing which Pilates exercises are damaging.

www.pelvicexercises.com.au/about-michelle-kenway/

30 a day - 3 sets of 10- but follow her guide so you do them properly.

Your GP may refer you to a women's physio who can assess your pelvic floor and then help you to do the exercises.

[PollyPerky]

p.s. if you need to squeeze when sneezing, it IS a day to day problem. Losing control of your bladder altogether when dancing is quite bad- sorry- so get help.

[ggirl]

see your GP , various reasons for incontinence and there are solutions