Stress incontinence

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Hi Ladies, I appreciate there are a lot of similar threads on here, but I'm wondering if anyone was in a similar situation and got better just by doing pelvic floor excercises rather than needing physio and gyne help?

I gave birth to my baby boy 9 months ago, did hypnobirthing and birthed him with no interventions or any tear/injuries at all. Got back to feeling well within a week really which was great.

However, I started excercising a couple of weeks ago and my routine involved skipping. To my complete shock, when I started skipping I realised I am having a proper leakage.. :(

I don't seem to have any problems whrn coughing, sneezing etc so really hope that this is not a serious problem as I would hate to go to the doctors, get referred etc as I cannot imagine how I can find time for all the appointment while looking after a baby and husband working full time..

Would love to hear your experiences if you were in a similar situation
Thank you

Hi
I had the same - I was fine until I started aerobic/jumping exercises. I did some pelvic floor exercises but mainly it got better with time as I carried on doing the exercise regularly. Your muscles do become stronger. And I was in a worse situation than you bcos my post natal recovery was awful and I needed Physio until my dd was about 18mth. She's nearly 2 now and I am pretty much fine when jumping around and I just make sure I tighten my core and I'm strong enough to do this now.

Oh and if you do need Physio it's not the worst thing going with a baby - been there done that! Just go armed with toys or snacks. The physios know many mums have no alternatives.

squishinglittlefatcheeks, thank you so much for sharing your experience! Gives hope to me that I will improve! Also very helpful re physio with the baby.
Xx

How are you now? I hope you can stay positive and know you will get better - I have just finished week 5 of t25 exercise programme woop woop! I honestly thought I'd never get there but here I am -no injuries no pain and no leaks! Yayyy! I've waited forever to get to this point!