The Silent Struggle:

Motherhood and mental health

Kidneys produce more urine when your pregnant, and your growing baby puts more pressure on your bladder. Also, the pelvic floor muscles may be more relaxed. So, sudden uncontrolled leakage is common, especially when coughing or sneezing. This is nothing to worry about, and can be combatted by strengthening your pelvic floor muscles before, during and after pregnancy.