We are joined by Dr. <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/dr-tzippora-ben-harim">Tzippora Ben-Harim</a>, head of Gynecology at Women's Health Melbourne, about urinary incontinence after childbirth. Dr. Tzippi explains that urinary incontinence affects 1 in 3 to 1 in 4 women postpartum and occurs in two main forms: stress incontinence (leaking with coughing/sneezing) and urge incontinence (not making it to the toilet in time). The condition results from pressure on the pelvic floor during pregnancy, trauma from vaginal delivery, and postpartum estrogen deficiency, particularly in <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/blogs/lifestyle/breastfeeding-how-ellechemy-can-help?_pos=5&_sid=fbc708616&_ss=r">breastfeeding</a> women. We discuss all types of treatment:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Conservative management including vaginal estrogen therapy and pelvic floor physiotherapy satisfies most women's needs</li> <li>Pessaries can provide temporary relief for those requiring additional support</li> <li>Surgical options are typically reserved until family planning is complete due to risk of recurrence</li> <li>While surgical mesh procedures have been largely discontinued following FDA alerts, other surgical techniques remain available</li> <li>Lifestyle modifications include reducing caffeine intake and maintaining proper hydration</li> <li>Preventive measures include prenatal pelvic floor exercises and optimizing general health before pregnancy</li> </ul> Find us on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knockeduppodcast/">@knockeduppodcast</a> Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmelbourne/">@womenshealthmelbourne</a>), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drraelialew/">@drraelialew</a>). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/">here</a>. This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">Ellechemy</a>&nbsp;- Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia LewDiscount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUPWebsite: <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">ellechemy.com.au/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellechemy.com.au/">@ellechemy.com.au</a> Hosts: <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/dr-raelia-lew">Dr Raelia Lew</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/missjordi">Jordi Morrison</a>Guest: <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/dr-tzippora-ben-harim">Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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