
Pelvic Floor
Postpartum Constipation and Your Pelvic Floor
Straining on the toilet is one of the fastest ways to worsen prolapse and slow diastasis recovery. Here's how to fix constipation without straining.
5 min readUpdated 22 June 2026
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Straining on the toilet is one of the fastest ways to worsen prolapse and slow diastasis recovery. Here's how to fix constipation without straining.

Leaking a little when you laugh or sneeze isn't "just part of being a mum". It's a sign your pelvic floor needs attention, and it's very fixable.