Pelvic Health Support

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Anyone can be affected by pelvic floor health problems during or after pregnancy, including accidental bladder or bowel leakage (incontinence) and prolapse. Help and support is available to you.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are providing support and help for anyone with antenatal (during pregnancy) or postnatal (after pregnancy) pelvic floor problems. Clinics will be located at the 4 Trusts in the region that provide maternity services.

Our services will offer access for anyone with any symptoms or concerns about pelvic health to see a member of the pelvic health physiotherapy team, a specialist midwife or a doctor specialising in pelvic health.

Everyone receiving maternity care will be able to access these services throughout their pregnancy and for twelve months afterwards. The services include providing exercises which can help treat existing pelvic floor problems and prevent them developing.

Speak to your midwife, or go to the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals website for more information on how to refer yourself.

Symptoms

If you have any of these pelvic floor symptoms we can get you the help and support you need: 

• Leaking wee when you cough, jump, run or laugh
• Vaginal changes or pain
• Heaviness in the vagina
• Constant urge to go for a wee
• Pain having sex
• Not being able to control  wind/pooing yourself

Hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are help and support for anyone with pelvic floor problems or concerns during pregnancy and for 12 months afterwards.

For more information on how to refer yourself, speak to your midwife or visit the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals website.

 

Published: May 29, 2025