Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (or a leaky bladder) affects up to 30 percent of women who have vaginal deliveries. (A much smaller percentage may also suffer from anal incontinence.)

The best treatment is to do daily Kegel exercises. "Simply squeeze your pelvic muscles as if you were trying to stop peeing," says Joyce.

Aim to do 100 kegels a day, split up into different sessions. "It's also important to try them at different speeds–some fast, some slow."

Kegels aren't necessarily a quick fix and it can take at least three months before you start seeing results. If your problem isn't going away, you should see a physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic health. (Go to: www.afterbabybody.com/Sections/info/info.html to help find a specialist in your area.) "They can offer muscle stimulation and other treatments to help more serious pregnancy-related pelvic floor issues," says Joyce.

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