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Sudden Incontinence??
Asked by L.S. from Austin
on July 1, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
This question is about my health. My child is almost twenty months and just yesterday, when I was lifting weights but didn't feel like I was over-strainin...
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- Someone once told me that you need 2 years (24 months) rest and repair time for the mother in between babies. All mine were born 2 years and 9 months apart except the ...
- Hi, I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. I am a registered nurse and I think you should see your OB-GYN for an exam, because of the length of time since delivery. You...
- Let your Dr. know, he has had others with this same problem. There are even some things that you can do to tighten these muscles that got strained with having a child....
Have You Had Surgery for Urinary Stress Incontinence?
Asked by J.C. from Boston
on December 21, 2007
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I have been diagnosed with urinary stress incontinence (caused by two vaginal births of course!) I would like to hear from those who have chosen to remedy the problem...
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- Hi J., I have had a collagen implant and unfortunately it only lasted a few weeks.. At the time I had it done the urologist said it would take a few injections in o...
- I know what you're going through... When I had my son everything went south.... Uterus, bladder and rectum... Needless to say, I had a hard time with holding it... I w...
- I had a procedure called the Burch procedure it is when the lower bladder is supported by suturing the vagina to the pelvic ligaments. This corrects the weakness so t...
Waterproof Mattress Pad
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on June 21, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
My daughter is potty trained, but still wears a nappy at night. It's mostly never wet, and I just can't stand buying them anymore. I am about to buy her a ...
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- After looking at a ton we decided on the ones from IKEA and we just love them! They wash really well (ours have both been washed multiple times already) and are comfor...
- We bought a zippered plastic mattress cover at WalMart that cost about $5. I put it on the mattress, then covered it with a quilted mattress cover. I put a heavy flex...
- Even if she never wets the bed - she may throw up in it or spill juice she snuck into bed if she's anything like my 5 year old! I sold bedding & linens during college...
Stress Incontinence - Who Has Had the Urethral Sling Procedure?
Asked by R.N. from Phoenix
on March 24, 2011
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I am in the process of the pre surgical work up phase for a urethral sling procedure for stress incontinence. Has anyone had this procedure? What results have you ha...
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- I needed this procedure after delivering my 3rd child. I was 37 when I had it done, and it has been a life-changer to not ever have to have that bathroom-proximity wo...
- Just be prepared. The test stretches you out a bit and you will leak more, but that goes away after a few weeks. Is the urologist doing it or just a gyno? I chicken...
- I had it done over 10 years ago and it is wonderful. I used to have to go to the restroom numerous times during exercise class and would still soak a pad. Recovery w...
Incontinence During Exercise
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on December 10, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone out there has this problem and what to do about it: I had a baby 8 months ago and still have issues with "leaking" (it's often more than just...
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- my doctor told me, that for immediate relief, use a tampon. it controls the leaking and helps strengthen you muscles because they hold the tampon. it will subside, t...
- Try Kegels. Lots and lots of them. It is a great ex. to get those pelvic floor muscles back in shape. you might also talk to your dr. and make sure nothing was perm...
- Kegels, kegels, kegels. Performing kegel exercises regularly (several times a day) will strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that can become traumatized by pregnancy an...
Incontinence Issue After Pregnancy
Asked by E.F. from Dallas
on September 10, 2007
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Hi moms,
This is so embarrassing but I need to figure this out.
I have had 3 normal pregnancies and after this 3rd one, I have found I have serious bladder control ...
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- Can't relate, but heard recently of a friend having a "Bladder tuck" for that reason. You should ask about it. I would!!!
- E., I think you would find better luck seeing an urologist. Look for two other posts on mamasource needing such (in search of an urgologist). Best of luck, K.
- E., I've only had one child and this was happening to me. I mentioned it to my OB and he said that he didn't want to do anything about it right now in case I wanted t...
Urology Question
Asked by K.N. from New York
on March 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Has anyone dealt with stress incontinence after childbirth? I have two year old twins and have been having intermittent problems since about six months post...
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- I have no personal experience with this treatment, but I have heard from a few doctors that there is a biofeedback treatment for strengthening a woman's pelvic floor m...
- I have had this problem too. Kegels combined with abdominal crunches helps. It seems to come back when I stop doing ab exercises. J.
- I haven't had the problem, but aren't Kegel exercises supposed to help? I think you need to be pretty committed to doing them to get good results. Have you tried them?
What's Wrong with My Bladder?!
Asked by G.B. from Baton Rouge
on June 4, 2008
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Hey all moms out there, I have a question and wasn't sure if anyone else experienced this or has any suggestions - since the birth of my 3rd child 14 months ago I've h...
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- I have five children, and experience this problem. I think that its common after having more than two -- but I'm interested in reading others responses...
- Hi G. Aren't the women on this site great. I have the same problem. It didn't start right after my third was born but it was shortly after. It has really affected me ...
- Hate to say this but it sounds like you need to have your bladder tied up. There is a pessary device that works like a diaphram if you don't want to opt for surgery. I...
My Dog
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on August 29, 2011
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My dog name is Lady she is 2 yr old and since I got her from the pound she was easy to house train but, when ever she lays down and gets comfy, she will loose control...
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- Unfortunately she will probably need a prescription. My mom was dealing with this with her dog. When she got on the meds it stopped completely. If you are unable to...
- There could be two alternative problems here. One, dog might have a bladder infection. Two, dog might have elevated blood sugar. I do not know if there is a low cost o...
- If you call the SPCA (where you got her) and ask for a vet recommendation, they will be able to tell you a good place to go. A lot of towns have a low-cost veterinary ...
Soaking Through Diaper at Night
Asked by S.S. from Orlando
on December 11, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I have a 2 year old son, every night he wakes up wet. Before bed, I put an incontinence pad inside his diaper, put a second diaper on top of that, point h...
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- My daughter was a big pee monster in the middle of the night. I always used cloth diapers but at night I'd use a flannel diaper that had a snap in liner and then I'd ...
- Have you tried Huggies Overnights? Another thing you may want to consider is cloth diapers. You have a lot more flexibility in absorbency with cloth. If you decide to ...
- I can't stand changing sheets. Still have mine in pull ups at night for that reason. I have always used Huggies Overnights, and if approaching the next size I go up....
