Pelvic floor success?

[MantaRay]

I have to admit that I have had trouble with my PF muscles since DS1's birth (I blame the epidural ) despite doing regular Pilates and PFE when I remember. I really need to see a physio I think - there are some that specialise in PF problems. My best suggestions for you are pregnancy Pilates and/or seeing a physio. GL hun.

[Laranna]

Nee, that sounds like pretty good progress so far. Keep it up. I also second MR - definitely get into doing pregnancy pilates and see a physio that specialises in PF.

[Sophia73]

Definately Pilates....worked for me and I had a terrible time with prolapse after DDs birth. The key is not just strengthening your pelvic floor with squeezes but ALSO strengthening your stomach muscles (they are all connected of course). I managed to get symptom free with lots of core strengthening. I am pregnant again and trying to be preventive by doing pregnancy pilates and yoga.

Keep at it....I think it's worth it!

[Neenee Jellybeanie]

Thanks for the advice, I was advised to try pregnancy pilates for my back anyway so it's definately something I should get on to ASAP.

[Novella]

My pf is better after dd2 than after dd1! After dd1 I had a prolapse (bladder and bowel tmi) and the best thing I did was see a pelvic floor physiotherapist, all she does is specialise in pf physio. After 6 months I had no symptoms . I was lucky and didnt get any incontinence.

I saw a private physio but I could have seen a pf physio at the public hospital I gave birth at with a refferal from my gp.

The physio assessed my pf, showed me how to exercise it properley. She also advised me of day to day things to help, when to brace my pf (lifting dd, shopping, exercising etc) and to avoid constipation. Good luck, I hope your hard work pays of and your pf is better after number 2 like mine!

[aimz78]

I second the advice to see a physio who specialises in pelvic floor stuff, they will check you are doing them correctly and help you with technique and give you a specialised program, I had a prolapse post birth and seeing a physio has done wonders!

[alioops]

Sounds like they are improving well hun!! Mine were rather unreliable early on with my pg with DD3, but by the end of pg I wasn't leaking when I sneezed. I would aim to do them 5 times a day, 10 reps of fast 10 reps of slow. So when you wake up plus each meal and bed time would be good times to do them.