To ask if it's possible to have a baby without ruining your pelvic floor

[Parpadew]

Is yours ok now?
(Do you think anything you did after birth helped?)

i think it depends on family history ,in my family if you have kids thats it your bladders dead.I tried pelvic floor exercises nope i sneeze i leak or i have a bad could i pee.

yes it is possible. I had DS 4 years ago, although my pelvic floor was weaker, it’s not now and I’m pregnant with DC2. Pelvic floor exercises are important op x

Completely fine now after 2 kids. Youngest is a few months old. I didn’t even do pelvic floor exercises either. You should do them though. You never know how you body will react to the pressure of baby in that area.

Yes. I’ve had 2 and never Had a problem with pelvic floor. I have always done the exercises though. Only sort of exercise routine I’ve ever stick to tbh

I'm sure there's a mix of luck and genetics. And how many babies you have.

I'm lucky, DD was 6lbs. I did my pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy. I also used an aniball to prepare for the birth and for me I think it really helped get used to the sensation of crowning so I didn't panic and push too hard to quickly. I had one small tear but near my urethra which healed without stitches. I also gave birth at home (unplanned lol) so I actually gave birth standing/squatting and not on my back which can increase tear risk.

After about 4 months all felt back to normal and I have no problems.

My pelvic floor was also fine after 2 babies, however post menopause it's not so great and wish I'd done more exercises.

DS was huge and also got stuck during delivery, I sustained a tear and had to have an episiotomy, my pelvic floor is absolutely fine.
I did do pf exercises during pregnancy and after, but I wasn't religious about it.

Yes. I’ve had 2 kids vaginally and mine is fine. I did yoga before, during and after pregnancy. I do lots of pelvic floor exercises and always have.

If you’re planning pregnancy things like bridge pose can really help pelvic strength.

I've only had one, but mine is exactly the same as it was before. I've always done Pilates and pelvic floor exercises though, so it could be down to that.