Hi- Im curious as to what I can do. I am currently 6 1/2 months pregnant and it seems like my bladder is getting weaker by the day. Alot of times even when I am just laughing or coughing I will notice that I wet my pants alittle. Is this normal? It is so gross but I am hoping it is somewhat normal. Please help.
2007-02-02 03:57:02 · 11 answers · asked by plaster_employment 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It is normal. You should be doing your Keigel exercises. If you don't know what they are, google for them. They are great for weak bladder, aiding in giving birth and for your sex life.
I don't want to become incontinent when I am older so I still do them.
2007-02-02 04:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by laesjb 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! What you are experiencing is very normal and comes from the weight of the baby putting pressure on your bladder and may happen more often as your baby grows. I know it seems gross and I used to wear a panty liner or small pad to absorb it. If this is your first baby, it will probably stop after you deliver, but with subsequent births, it may stay that way forever. Most women have this problem, so we all understand.
2007-02-02 04:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by TV 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to motherhood! The baby is putting extra pressure on your bladder, thus the leakage. After baby comes the problem will probably still be there (muscles weaken, etc). Kegel exercises are the best for helping with this problem. To figure it out, next time you go to the restroom, stop the flow of urine. That muscle is the one you need to exercise. Then, throughout the day, flex that muscle, hold if a few seconds and repeat. Do it a few times a day. Best of luck.
2007-02-02 04:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 25 weeks pregnant, sneezed the other night and a little came out. Of course I wasn't wearing pants (just a tee and undies) and it happened in front of my hubby. Thank god he thought it was funny.
From what I've heard it's pretty common.
2007-02-02 04:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by *Just Married* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am only 16 week along and feel like i have to pee all the time. I think it's pretty normal. But if you think you are leaking too much, i would ask you doctor. Use small pads if you need.
2007-02-02 04:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
SO normal! I hated that!
After I had my son I went to the bathroom in my hospital room and peed. When I opened the door to go back to my bed the nurse was standing there. I was smiling from ear to ear. She asked what I was smiling about and I exclaimed "I don't feel like I have to pee anymore!!"
2007-02-02 05:10:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its totally normal. It always seems to happen at the worst times, too, doesn't it?
2007-02-02 04:02:02 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. Drink some cranberry juice and do your Kegel exercises.
2007-02-02 04:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal.
2007-02-02 04:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Bridgette B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah if i sneeze i'll do that too...its normal when ur pregnant..good luck!
2007-02-02 04:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋