Perinatal Pelvic Health Team

Pelvic Health care for all women and birthing people from pregnancy to 12 months postnatal

We are a team of pelvic floor specialists, running a service to help reduce the chance of you having problems with your bladder or bowels during pregnancy and after birth.

If you do have bladder or bowel concerns, we are here for you.

Anyone can be affected by pelvic floor health problems during or after pregnancy, including accidental leaking of wee or poo (incontinence) and prolapse of the pelvic organs.

The Perinatal Pelvic Health Team has been set up provide support, advice and treatment for those with pelvic floor concerns birthing in Bath and the surrounding areas, Salisbury and Swindon.

What is Pelvic Health?

Your pelvic health is maintained by your bladder and bowel habits, a healthy diet, good fluid intake and regular exercise which involves the pelvic floor muscles.

Pelvic health concerns explained:

Building healthy habits – apps and web links

#knowyourfloors - YouTube  squeezealong video link (who said pelvic floor exercise had to be dull)?

There's an app for that! Download the NHS Squeezy App to support your pelvic floor journey

Information for pregnancy

Your body's journey through pregnancy and beyond

Your body's journey through pregnancy and beyond

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Pelvic floor muscle training

Pelvic floor muscle training

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Pregnancy, birth and postnatal pelvic health

Pregnancy, birth and postnatal pelvic health

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Exercise in pregnancy

Exercise in pregnancy

 

 
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Bladder and bowel incontinence after having a baby

Bladder and bowel incontinence after having a baby

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Preparing for birth

Reducing the risk of perineal tears

Reducing the risk of perineal tears

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Perineal Health in Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond

Perineal Health in Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond

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Perineal massage leaflet

Perineal massage leaflet

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Information for maintaining good pelvic health and treating common problems

Bladder Health

Bladder Health

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Urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infections

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Pelvic Health Leaflets

Pelvic Health Leaflets

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Bowel health

Bowel health

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Constipation

Constipation

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How to get support

If you need further support for pelvic floor concerns, please complete our self-assessment form below, or speak to your midwife or GP to be referred in to our service.

 

Other support: How to get help with pelvic girdle pain

If you are struggling with Pelvic Girdle Pain, ask your GP or self-refer for Physiotherapy in your local area:

Want to know more?

Watch our pre-recorded workshops on Pelvic Health:

 

Surveys and Feedback: Help us help you better

 

Please complete our pelvic health care survey on or after 10 days postnatal to help us understand your experience and improve our service.

 

 

If you have received treatment from us, please complete this survey to let us know how we did.  We are always looking to improve our service.