West Yorkshire Perinatal Pelvic Health Service

The West Yorkshire Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) is here to support you if you're experiencing pelvic health issues during or after pregnancy. That includes early access to physiotherapy if needed.

What is pelvic health?

Pelvic health refers to the proper functioning and well-being of the pelvic floor muscles and the organs they support, including the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs such as the womb.

Pregnancy brings lots of changes to your body—and it’s not always easy to know what’s normal. As your pregnancy progresses, you might notice changes in your bladder, bowel, vagina, or sexual health.

You’re not alone, and there’s no need to feel embarrassed.  Pelvic health problems are really common. Research shows:

• 1 in 3 women experience urinary leakage (wee) 3 months after giving birth
• 1 in 5 women have accidental bowel leakage (poo) 1 year after birth
• 1 in 12 women report symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse (when pelvic organs shift and bulge into the vagina)

We’re here to offer treatment, advice, and support for all of these conditions.