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. View translated and BSL video's here.
2. Sign up to the free Squeezy Connect 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 below for self help videos or view translated and BSL video's here.
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy
- Posture and positioning during pregnancy and following birth
- Exercise during pregnancy
- When to start and how to do perineal massage
- Preparing for Caesarean Birth
- Bladder and vaginal problems
- Constipation during and after pregnancy
- After week one: Pain management and wound care
- After Birth: Week One Bladder care
- Postnatal Caesarean Birth Recovery
- After Birth: Your Stomach muscles
- Postnatal Caesarean Birth Scar Tissue Management
- Postnatal Perineal Scar Management
- After Birth: return to exercise
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:
If you wish to sign up for the Squeezy Connect App please click on the link to your relevant birthing hospital below:
- The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinic
- 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 Connect App if you click on the link to this video: Squeezy Maternity walk-through
We encourage all antenatal and postnatal women to join this webinar. It's a great opportunity to learn, ask questions and feel supported throughout your journey.
Please click on this link to register for our antenatal and postnatal pelvic health education - live online group session
For questions or requests, email: bcicb.
- Wolverhampton: Registration - Graisley Family Hub - Pelvic Health in Pregnancy & Beyond Education Session
- Walsall: Registration - Nash Dom Community Hub - Pelvic Health in Pregnancy & Beyond Education Session
- Sandwell: Registration - Smethwick Family Hub - Pelvic Health in Pregnancy & Beyond Education Session
- Dudley: Registration - Dudley - Pelvic Health in Pregnancy & Beyond Education Session
Location: Halesowen Leisure Centre, Family Hub Spoke
Day/time: Tuesday, 1pm
Location: WV Active Aldersley
Day/time: Wednesday, 1pm
Location: Walsall Gala Leisure Centre
Day/time: Thursday, 10am
Location: Smethwick Family Hub, Activity Room
Day/time: Friday, 1pm
Click on the links for education videos on the following subjects or view translated and BSL videos here.
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.
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.
