Incontinence is common in women after childbirth, but that doesn’t mean that incontinence is ‘normal’ or not a big deal. Incontinence is a serious, but treatable, condition that can get worse over time if not treated promptly. You may have already started to experience some leakage, urgency, or an accident …
The Fallout of Incontinence – Why Seeking Help is Self Care
For many people, incontinence has been accepted as a fact of life. From young moms to women over the age of 75, incontinence can be minimized as a fact of life. However, incontinence can have a significant impact on your wellbeing, beyond being a medical condition that should be resolved. …
Motherhood & Incontinence: A Life Beyond Diapers
There are so many rites of passage when becoming a mother – the late nights, the giggles, and all the diapers! But when it comes to strapping on the disposables, diapers are best left for your baby – not for you. There are a lot of conversations about motherhood and …
Incontinence 101
Have you ever laughed or jumped up and down, only to have a little bit of urine leak from your body? If you have, this could be a sign of urinary incontinence. Women tend to joke about peeing a little when they sneeze after having kids, but their experience is …
Embarrassed About Leaking? Don’t Be!
Shame Associated with Leaking Do you know any women in your life who suffers from urine leakage? Maybe you experience this yourself and aren’t sure how to cope with the feelings associated with it. Women experience leakage – or suffer from urinary incontinence – twice as often as men.1 Women …