Alexander Grey on Unsplash" />Too many mums are suffering in silence with bladder issues after birth. I stopped in my tracks today when I read that almost half (45%) of mothers are deliberately dehydrating themselves before doing an activity or going out post-birth because of the risk of bladder leaks.
The finding is from a survey of 2,000 birthing parents by ethical period and bladder care brand Grace & Green, which also found that almost 40% of respondents avoid wearing certain colours or clothing because of fears over leaks, and one-quarter of mums stopped having sex in the fourth trimester because of it.
Just over one in 10 (13%) said they stopped exercising or doing hobbies, and a fu...
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