Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy

Dr Bernadette Carr says there are a number of ways to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and stop leaks from happening.

Q. I had my second baby a few months ago and I have noticed in the few weeks that I wet myself whenever I sneeze or cough. Is there any way I can strengthen the muscles or should I consider surgery?

A. Weakness of the pelvic floor muscles is nearly universal after childbirth because of stretching of the pelvic floor muscles and if it is severe, it can cause a type of urinary incontinence called stress incontinence.