Non existent pelvic floor

[katherine6476]

So after a forceps birth with DD2 8 months ago, I've decided to go back to running as I need to tone up! But my pelvic floor is pretty much non-existent. Even running upstairs can cause a a leak!
Anyone else with this problem and what do you use? I'm thinking tena lady but not looked what's available as I'm sure there must be lots of variations?

 

[KeelyT90]

Have you thought about buying a pelvic floor exerciser. They're abit rude and crude looking, but apparently work great. Also, Pilates is great for strengthening the Pelvic floor also x

 

[Kay Kay]

It's been almost 3 years since I gave birth (also forceps) but I have the same problem when exercising, I tried a body attack class last year and was shocked that I pretty much wet myself doing a jumping jack!! Mortified is not the word. A couple of months ago I had a bad chest infection and violent cough and omg it was a real nightmare, I had to invest in tena lady, I'll be honest I was so embarrassed in tesco I just grabbed the first box I could see. They are slim line ones and do the trick. When I was coughing (and peeing!) it gave me peace of mind about the odour. It's not so much a problem now day to day but I can definitely sympathise!

 

[Taboo917]

I have a violent cough at the moment and have only just braved going back to work, partly because I was having to change my pants / bottoms 2 or 3 times a day. SO embarrassing! I haven't really noticed how crap my pelvic floor is day to day but this cough has brought it home! I'm going to have a look at those pelvic floor exercisers now!

 

[GF91]

I didn't have a forceps delivery but I still have the same problem! I bounced on my sisters trampoline last year and wet myself- everyone found it highly amusing- I was mortified! I've been doing my pelvic floor excercises- so when my dad gets the trampoline out this summer we'll see if the excercises have paid off lol 😳😳😳

 

[Birdie]

Weak pelvic floors run in my family and mine isnt great since I had my son 3 years ago - but I discovered loads of stuff online about how the traditional pelvic floor exercises we are told to do (Kegels) arent actually that great..... its all about squatting! Have a google... but here is one example...

http://breakingmuscle.com/womens-fitness/more-squats-and-fewer-kegels-what-your-pelvic-floor-really-wants