Leaking Urine After Childbirth | Pelvic Floor Physio in Sussex

Many women experience bladder leakage after pregnancy or childbirth — especially when coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.

Although common, leaking urine after birth is not something you simply have to “put up with”.

At Sussex Physiotherapy, we provide specialist women’s health physiotherapy to help women recover pelvic floor function, improve bladder control and return to exercise with confidence.

Why does bladder leakage happen after birth?

Pregnancy and childbirth place significant strain on the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding tissues.

Symptoms can occur after:

• vaginal birth

• assisted delivery

• C-section

• multiple pregnancies

• returning to exercise too quickly

You may notice:

• leaking when sneezing or coughing

• urgency or difficulty holding on

• leaking during running or jumping

• heaviness in the pelvic area

• reduced pelvic floor strength

How Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Can Help

Treatment is tailored to your symptoms and goals.

Your assessment may include:

• pelvic floor assessment

• breathing and pressure management

• exercise guidance

• return-to-running advice

• bladder habit education

• core rehabilitation

  
  

Many women notice significant improvement with the right rehabilitation programme.

When Should I Seek Help?

You do not need to wait months or years before getting support.

We recommend seeking assessment if:

• symptoms persist beyond 6 weeks postpartum

• leakage affects exercise or daily life

• you avoid activities because of symptoms

• symptoms are worsening

  
  

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We offer confidential, specialist pelvic health physiotherapy in East Sussex for postnatal recovery and bladder symptoms.

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