
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
Read guideThe pelvic floor is the base of your deep core canister. When it cannot manage pressure, you see leaks, heaviness and doming. These guides cover assessment, breathing mechanics and progressive training.

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.