Physiotherapists Eimear Lynch and Aoife Harvey have some advice for new mums facing post partum issues.
AS EXPECTANT MOTHERS, we immerse ourselves in books, classes, apps and everything the world has to offer about pregnancy and labour.
It is a vulnerable and often lonely time. Mums can feel isolated and struggle with symptoms they were never prepared for. With that in mind let’s discuss some of the top issues facing mums after childbirth. Haemorrhoids These are swollen veins at the back passage which can cause pain and bleeding during bowel movements. They are often caused by pushing during labour or constipation in those early weeks after birth.
Incontinence Approximately one in three women experience urinary incontinence post partum. This can come as a shock to new mums. Some women report urine leakage with coughing/sneezing/jumping, which is known as stress incontinence. And some report leakage when they get the urge to pee, but can’t make it to the toilet in time. This is called urge incontinence.
Hormonal changes affect our gut motility, causing an increase in gas. Couple that with any damage or dysfunction in the pelvic floor, it will be no surprise you find it hard to control all that wind. It can be embarrassing, but I personally find blaming the baby works a treat. And hormones are to blame for the increase in body odour you’re noticing since having your baby. These symptoms will settle in the first few months after delivery but until they do, know you’re not alone.
Symptoms include a heaviness/dragging in the vagina, a feeling of something coming down or a bulge at the entrance to the vagina. We know that prolapse can be a scary diagnosis. As women’s health physiotherapists, we can offer you support and guide you on the treatment options available. Education and reassurance are key.
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