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This booklet talks about pelvic floor health and how it helps with bladder and bowel control, otherwise known as continence, as well as pelvic organ support and sexual function during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Pelvic floor muscles that work well reduce the risk of losing control of your bladder and bowel, particularly during pregnancy, and assists with faster
recovery after childbirth.
It covers:
- lifestyle habits to prevent or manage incontinence during pregnancy and after childbirth
- the role of your pelvic floor muscles and how to exercise them during pregnancy and after childbirth
- frequently asked questions on related topics.
This booklet also provides information on where to get help if you experience bladder or bowel control problems, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual pain.
This short screening tool is designed for men to check if at risk of pelvic floor problems. It also advises men to ensure their exercise program is pelvic floor friendly. Takes 5 minutes to complete.
This short screening tool is designed for women to check if at risk of pelvic floor problems. It also advises women to ensure their exercise program is pelvic floor friendly. Takes 5 minutes to complete.
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A poster promoting pelvic floor friendly exercises.
Pregnancy is physically demanding! Regular exercise is an essential way of helping your body cope with the increased demands on your joints, muscles, heart, circulation and lungs.
Developed for fitness professionals, it explains the role of the pelvic floor; clients who are at high risk of pelvic floor problems; the signs and symptoms; pelvic floor friendly exercises, and where to get more information and advice.
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