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Prolapse after birth happens when weakened muscles cause pelvic organs to bulge into the vagina. Learn about symptoms and how to manage it.

Umbilical cord prolapse is when your waters break and the umbilical cord enters your vagina. This medical emergency risks your baby’s oxygen supply.

Incontinence of your bladder (wee) or bowel (poo) is quite common during pregnancy. Find out what causes it, and how you can help prevent it.

Leaking urine (wee) after childbirth is very common. It can be embarrassing and inconvenient, but there are ways to improve bladder incontinence.

Birth injuries to the mother, such as perineal tears and pelvic floor damage can sometimes occur. Support and treatment is available.

Exercise can help you recover after childbirth, make you stronger and improve mood. Here are some tips on how to exercise safely after a pregnancy.

By week 12, your baby is the size of a plum but fully formed, with their organs, muscles, limbs and bones in place.

Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth.

Read about your pelvic floor, including your perineum, which lies across the bottom of your pelvis and can be damaged during pregnancy and childbirth.

Malpresentation is when your baby is in an unusual position as the birth approaches. It may be possible to move the baby, but a caesarean may be safer.