Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 63412

Incontinence: Pregnancy

Tabled: 27 June 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025

Question

Sonia Kumar

LabourDudley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to take steps to increase awareness of the importance of pelvic floor strength for women before pregnancy to prevent post pregnancy incontinence.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Supporting women’s health before, during, and after pregnancy is a priority for the Government. The women’s health area on the National Health Service’s website brings together over 100 health topics for women seeking health information, including informa...

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