This contribution is by urbanmoms.ca member Andrea Joyce.
No kidding being a mom can be a tad stressful. Between changing diapers, negotiating tantrums, balancing schedules and saying “Honey, I’m really not in the mood” for the millionth time, it can all get a bit much. So you can only imagine the added stress when things “down there” don’t feel so good. Maybe you start having little accidents when you sneeze or run? Or what about wincing in pain when you finally find a moment to “do it”? And then there’s that uncomfortable feeling of heaviness “down there”, like something is going to fall out. Yup, when “down there” (aka your pelvic floor) isn’t feeling quite right, that can add a whole new level of stress to being a mom!
What makes it so stressful, is the fact that NO ONE feels comfy talking about their pelvic floor. It’s hard to talk to our partners and our friends about funny stuff going on “down there”, let alone a doctor – and if it’s a boy doctor – JUST FORGET IT! That’s why Kira and I developed www.afterbabybody.com. Kira and I met in a mother’s group seven years ago and between the two of us, we’ve had our fair share of issues “down there”. We created the website to let other moms know that really, it’s kind of normal for a mom’s pelvic floor to feel a little different after having a baby. Things like a leaky bladder, a sagging uterus or REALLY bad sex (not just the regular bad sex) are just part of having babies. OK, so all this isn’t the funnest stuff to talk about but it’s a reality for lots of moms.
Now, having a drippy bladder or a droopy uterus could send you over the bend or you could just check out www.afterbabybody.com. Our website spills the beans about having babies and your pelvic floor. There’s also some great – even spicy – tips on how to help your pelvic floor feel better again. So check out www.afterbabybody.com if your “down there” is adding more stress to your already hectic mommy life!