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Perinatal Pelvic Health Service

We are the team to support antenatal and postnatal people in the black country with their pelvic health. We know that 2-3 women suffer with their pelvic floor, bladder or bowel following child birth. For many – they may be symptom free for many years but then later on in life – heading towards menopause – symptoms such as bladder incontinence or pelvic organic prolapse can become a real problem. In many cases these symptoms can be prevented with some basic advice and exercises before and after giving birth.

Our passion is the educate, raise awareness and give advice to prevent these kind of problems occurring or treating and reducing any existing problems.

How can you use this web page –

1/ Check out the self help video's and information tips and advice links below – really helpful

2/ Sign up to the free squeezy app below – watch our video here to tell you all about it.

3/Sign up to any group education sessions we have. This will contain loads of tips and advice to prevent some of these symptoms and also treat any current symptoms

Following trying all of these tips and advice for 4-6 weeks. If you still need further support please click the “I Need more support” tab below.

Click on the links for self help videos on the following topics: -

After birth week 1 pain management and wound care

After birth stomach muscles

After birth return to exercise

Posture and positioning during pregnancy

When to start and how to do perineal massage

Pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy

Constipation during and after pregnancy

Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy

After birth week 1 bladder care

Disclaimer: These videos have been created by The London Maternity Clinical Network has worked in collaboration with Imperial College Healthcare Trust, NWL LMNS, service-user representatives, Maternity Voices Partnership and other NHS professionals to create a series of videos about the changes of the body before, during and after birth.

For further information, tips and advice please click on the following links on the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy website below: -

https://thepogp.co.uk/patient_information/pregnancy_and_early_postnatal.aspx

 https://thepogp.co.uk/patient_information/pelvic_health_advice.aspx

If you wish to sign up for the Squeezys App please click on the link to your relevant birthing hospital below: -.

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust – Pending Trust approval.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust – Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinic 

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinic 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust - Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinic  

 

There is also a walk through of the Squeezy App if you click on the link to this video Squeezy Maternity walk-through

 

 

 

Please click on this link to sign up to attend our antenatal online group

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If you have watched all of our educational videos, attended our online sessions, and followed the recommended advice and exercises for at least six weeks—but still require further support—please reach out to us via email at bcicb.pphs.blackcountry@nhs.net.

Please note that we are currently in the process of developing this service, and response times may vary.

If your concern is urgent, we strongly recommend that you contact your GP for immediate support.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our services for you.