I stopped in my tracks today when I read that almost half (45%) of mothers are deliberately dehydrating themselves before doing an activity or going out post-birth because of the risk of bladder leaks. The finding is from a survey of 2,000 birthing parents by ethical period and bladder care brand Grace & Green, which also found that almost 40% of respondents avoid wearing certain colours or clothing because of fears over leaks, and one-quarter of mums stopped having sex in the fourth trimester because of it. Just over one in 10 (13%) said they stopped exercising or doing hobbies, and a further 13% felt unable to play with their children. These stats are certainly something I can relate to – and I’m sure many reading this will, too. After having my first baby, I swiftly realised my pelvic floor was not working as it should. A simple sneeze could result in disaster. Yet, other than being told to do pelvic floor exercises (which was pretty vague – and I had no idea if I …