Giving Birth For The First Time? Talk To Your OB GYN About Prolapsed Bladders

Women who are giving birth are undergoing one of the most beautiful and satisfying experiences they will ever have in their life. Unfortunately, they may be unprepared for certain issues that can cause extreme levels of pain. One of these is a prolapsed bladder. Understanding this issue can help you and your OB doctor to take steps to prevent or treat it.

Pelvic Organ Prolapses Are Painful

A bladder prolapse falls under what is known as a pelvic organ prolapse. This means that the organ drops from its normal position and presses up against your vaginal area. As a result, these organs may cause pain or develop an unnatural position, stretching the tissues.

This situation can occur in women at any time if they put too much strain on their bodies. However, it is most common in women who give birth. It is particularly serious in women who are doing so for the first time because they will lack the experience that other mothers possess.

elvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ-such as your bladder-drops (prolapses) from its normal place in your lower belly and pushes against the walls of your vagina. This can happen when the muscles that hold your pelvic organs camera.gif in place get weak or stretched from childbirth or surgery.

Giving Birth May Lead To This Issue

Women who are giving birth for the first time may not realize the amount of strain that it puts on their pelvic area. Even carrying a child adds extra weight that can weigh down your bladder and other organs. And giving birth without proper preparation can be just as damaging and lead to a serious risk of a prolapsed bladder.

When your bladder prolapses, it will droop and cause severe pain in your pelvic area. It can even cause damage to your bladder and other organs in the body. As a result, it is essential to take this issue seriously and get it managed right away.

Treating This Issue

While giving birth doesn't mean you are going to suffer from this issue, there is a chance that it could happen. Prevention is probably the best way to avoid this issue. Try doing Kegel exercises every day to strengthen your pelvis and the area around it. Also avoid lifting anything heavy or straining during the day. This step can help avoid the development of any early symptoms of this issue.

If you give birth and it does happen, there are several steps to take to manage this issue. Pessary insertion helps to support the pelvic organs and lift them away from your vagina area. In some instances, it is possible that surgery may be necessary. Some surgery may require reconstruction, requiring a serious change to your body.

So don't hesitate to talk to your OB GYN about this issue if it concerns you. They can help take preventative measures to stop a prolapse bladder from affecting your health. They can also prescribe surgery or nonsurgical treatments to manage it.  


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