When Helen Ledwick discovered she had a prolapse after the birth of her second child, she was devastated, not just by the constant discomfort but also by the pervasive shame she felt and the lack of available information and support. When she learned that one in three women have pelvic floor disorders, she was horrified...and determined to do something about it.

In this warm, factual and anecdote-rich look at a taboo subject, Helen shares her story along with those of many other women. From postpartum care to incontinence, with expert advice on returning to sport, the impact on sex and intimacy, and having another baby after pelvic floor injury, Why Mums Don't Jump is a groundbreaking book that will have readers laughing, crying and cringing as finally women come together to break the stigma around pelvic floor issues.

About the Author
Helen Ledwick is the creator of Why Mums Don't Jump - dedicated to dismantling the taboo around pelvic floor problems after childbirth. By sharing personal stories and expert knowledge, the former BBC journalist has helped thousands of women to access reliable information and support for issues like incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain. Her groundbreaking book, Why Mums Don't Jump: Ending the Pelvic Floor Taboo, builds on the success of her ARIA-nominated podcast, which recently concluded its fourth season. Inspired by Helen's own struggle with pelvic organ prolapse, Why Mums Don't Jump has blossomed into a vibrant Instagram community, where women describe feeling empowered and hopeful. Helen lives in Manchester with her husband and two children and is regularly asked to take part in public speaking and panels.

Reviews
A useful and compassionate guide to all-too-common post-birth complications. It asks important questions about the failures in our health systems - and delivers crushing insights. Warm and well-researched, this book will act as a crucial tool for many. -- Lynn Enright, author of VAGINA: A RE-EDUCATION
Vital reading * Psychologies, Book of the Month *



Book Information
ISBN 9781838958497
Author Helen Ledwick
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Atlantic Books
Publisher Atlantic Books
Weight(grams) 275g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 140mm * 17mm