"I wish someone had told me this could happen," Clara wrote in her diary three months after welcoming her baby girl. She was talking about something that nearly half of new moms experience but rarely discuss – urinary incontinence. Today, she's letting me share her story, hoping it might help another mama feel less alone.
"The first time it happened was during my morning walk with the stroller. I laughed at something my friend said, and suddenly... well, you know. I felt so embarrassed that I stopped going to our walking group. But isolation felt worse than the physical discomfort."
Clara's turning point came during a casual conversation with her sister-in-law, who shared a similar experience. That simple moment of connection gave her the courage to seek help. Today, Clara's not only back in her walking group—she's leading it, creating a space where new moms can share their real, unfiltered stories.
The biggest lesson wasn't just about doing pelvic floor exercises,
"It was about giving ourselves permission to talk about our bodies honestly, to laugh about the unexpected parts of motherhood, and to support each other through it all."
If Clara's story resonates with you, remember: you're part of a sisterhood of women navigating these same waters. Let's keep this conversation flowing.