Please view the below animation before browsing the rest of this section.
Anyone can be affected by the pelvic health problems named in the animation both before, during or after pregnancy.
The Devon Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) cares for all women and birthing people from pregnancy to 12 months after having a baby. The service has been set up to provide support, advice and treatment for those with or at higher risk of pelvic health concerns in Devon. You can self-refer into the service or talk to your midwife.
We are a team of specialist pelvic health Midwives and Physiotherapists, dedicated to helping reduce the chances of you having problems with your pelvic health. If you answer yes to any of the conditions in the self-assessment form and would like to be seen, please self-refer into the service.
What is Pelvic Health?
“Pelvic Health” refers to how things work and how they feel to you – including the best possible health of your bladder, bowel, pelvis, vulva and vagina.
Pelvic health treatment, self-assessment and referral
Self-referral link with video to explain service. Please look around website prior to self-referring.
Caring for your pelvic health
Pelvic floor exercise videos, staying active in pregnancy, ways to reduce constipation and improving your gut and vulval health.
Pelvic health problems
Bladder and bowel leakage advice, Pelvic girdle, back and coccyx pain, sexual discomfort, prolapse support and impact on mental health.
What about tearing during birth?
Information on ways to reduce perineal tears. Instrumental birth, induction advice and making decisions with your team about your individual care.
Caring for my pelvic health following birth
How to care for perineal or caesarean wounds, remaining active and returning to exercise post birth. Info on sex and contraceptives here too.
When should I contact a healthcare professional?
Click here if you’re unsure if you need to contact a healthcare professional and which one.