S.S. asks from Troy, MI on October 24, 2008
Embarassing Sneeze -Wet Pants
My baby is one year old and when I sneeze or cough really hard I....
wet my pants. Does this happen to anyone else? I had a v-bac with the last delivery. Does this just mean I need to be doing more Keegle's?
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J. answers from Detroit on October 27, 2008
I also had this problem. Everyone kept telling me it was normal, but I couldn't use a trampoline or jog anymore without wearing a pad. I am way to chicken to have surgery. Besides, it wasn't really an option because I am going to have another baby which would probably undo the surgery.
The thing that has helped tremendously was to buy some "exercise equipment" to do more effective Kegels. You can use vaginal weights. I opted to use the Myself trainer. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Myself-Pelvic-Muscle-Trainer-PMT/dp...
It took about 8 weeks and I noticed a big difference. I still have to remember to flex up before I sneeze - but now no leaks. I can also jog or bounce without leaking.
Another site with great (nonsurgical) advice: http://www.wholewoman.com/
A.H. answers from Detroit on October 24, 2008
I am not sure how many Kegel's you are doing, but I would also check in with your doctors. Make sure all is well and there is nothing lingering?
I have heard of this, but usually closer to the delivery when the muscle walls are still lax from baby.
Good luck!
G.B. answers from Detroit on October 25, 2008
This is more common than you'd think and doing keegles should help. Also wearing a little pad especially when you're away from home.
A.M. answers from Detroit on October 25, 2008
My friend went through this same thing and is still having problems...her baby is 6! She said Keegle's didn't work for her and she is seeing a urologist to find a solution for her.
I guess my suggestion is to tell your doctor sooner than later.
D.F. answers from Detroit on October 25, 2008
I have three kids, the youngest are twins, I to can leak when laughing or sneezing. I think its just a part of the body changing after giving birth. Try not to laugh to much or sneeze. (ha-ha)
M.M. answers from Detroit on October 26, 2008
you may have a little prolapse - unfortunately its common :( see your obgyn and they can examone you and check. sometimes depending on the cuase there is a simple procedure that can fix it.
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