Understanding Incontinence

Your Simple Guide to Understanding Incontinence Stages and Choosing the Right Products that Suit You   Introduction: Managing incontinence can be challenging, but the good news that it's crucial to recognise that it's a common and manageable condition. It's a journey unique to each individual so this blog aims to explain the significance of understanding […]

Navigating Incontinence Challenges: Travel Edition Embarking on a journey is an exciting adventure, and for those managing incontinence, it can present unique challenges. But fear not! With a bit of careful planning and a positive outlook, you can make the most of your travels without letting continence care become a roadblock. In this blog post, […]

Sports and incontinence: Which ones help and which worsen symptoms? Everyone knows that sports and exercise can be really good for your health, boosting benefits such as decreasing your risk of major illness by up to 30%1. In fact, it’s recommended that you do a mixture of strengthening exercises and moderate-intensity activity four to five […]

What’s the link between bedwetting and ADHD?   ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a relatively common condition that affects a person’s behaviour, which can become evident in childhood, particularly when a child starts school1. In fact, studies show that around 2% to 7% of people experience ADHD globally2. While there are many signs that a […]

Posture, Pelvic Floor Function, and Incontinence - It could be connected! Hello, I’m Phillipa Butler, a Chartered Physiotherapist and Certified Pilates and Yoga Teacher. I believe that a regular programme of appropriate exercise is the key to a fitter and healthier future. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that, when trained, can help […]

3 Reasons Why Your Newborn Cries Before Urinating Urinating should never be painful, even for newborns. Painful urination is usually a sign of an underlying medical condition. However, crying prior to urination is likely to be a form of communication and a newborn will normally urinate every one to three hours in the first few […]

3 Reasons Why Your Child's Urine Might Smell What Causes Urine To Smell In Younger Children & Babies? Strong smelling urine is not always a cause for alarm. If your child or newborn is relatively healthy and well, there is likely a simple explanation for the strong smell. The smell of a child or newborn's […]

Have you woken up in mornings to your child saying sorry for wetting their bed and pyjamas? You and your child should be comforted that help is available and the good news is they may grow out of it. What is Nocturnal Enuresis? Nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary urination while asleep, also known as bedwetting. […]

Urinary Incontinence (UI) affects more than 423 million people worldwide. That’s 8.7% of the world’s population. Among those diagnosed with UI, almost half over the age of 65 depend on the care of others at home or in a nursing home. Urinary incontinence is a symptom of other health conditions, many of which are physical. […]

As caregivers, we deal with the day-to-day difficulties when it comes to providing adequate care to a patient or a family member that we must take care of. Carrying out this task properly for a bedridden or a patient with restricted mobility, regardless of their age, implies certain difficulties. There are daily basic needs that must […]