Overactive Bladder Syndrome

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Has anyone had overactive bladder syndrome, given birth naturally and found it hasn't got worse as a result?

I've been on tablets since I was 19 for OAB and I've had to stop them due to pregnancy as my consultant said there was no studies to prove they didn't do the baby any harm so she advised me not to take them. I've been running to the loo constantly my entire pregnancy. I'm just wondering will a natural birth make things worse for me afterwards?

Before I got pregnant I couldn't drink anything going on a long car journey (1hr+) as it was guaranteed I'd need to stop for the loo, that was with tablets. Im afraid of going through childbirth and being left incontinent

Anyone?

I don't have OAB syndrome per se but I do go to the loo a lot and had tests and yes this got worse after childbirth and they mentioned tablets. However, we have been trying some kind over matter stuff instead which I think has helped

I'd say get doing your pelvic floor exercises now and maybe consider a c section if this is worrying you so much.
My bladder was very damaged after birth and I had a catheter in for 10 days.

I had bladder issues pre-pregnancy. When I was in a situation where I couldn’t easily access a toilet I would desperately need to go. I’d get almost panic stricken about it. Particularly if I was stuck in traffic in the car. I barely drank anything as a sip would send me to the loo. However, I know it was psychological rather than physical.

I had a natural water birth after listening to some free hypnobirthing recordings and it made me feel really confident. My bladder issues actually improved greatly for a long time after as that confidence stuck with me.

I’ve noticed the feelings creeping back in but I think this is due to being home so often over the last 18 months. The nervous feeling about being away from a toilet has been given room to grow. I’m trying to get out much more often again. We went on a 3hr car journey recently and we had one stop which I was happy with.

I would say, if you’re concerned, definitely bring it up with the midwife. My local team had lots of details of support for women after giving birth like pelvic floor physio, urology etc.

Easier said than done, but try not to worry too much about it now. It may have no impact at all, but you won’t know until you’ve come out the other side.

Good luck

Thanks for the replies ladies

I actually do pelvic floors religiously so I think that's why I am so concerned that it'll be worse after birth because I'm thinking if it was bad before baby what will it be like afterwards - I could be lucky and it could be the exact same as before but it is a gamble I suppose. I've done bladder training, seen specialists and all that kind of thing and I find my tablets help but they don't eliminate it by any means.

I think I will book an appointment with my midwife and discuss it with her as it is making me very anxious. I'm only 30 and my bladder is annoying as it is and I've dealt with it for a long time, I just really don't want it getting any worse.