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Rising Incontinence Self-Referrals Highlight Need for Postpartum Support

4/9/2026

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Aimee Oliver, a 37-year-old fitness enthusiast from Northern Ireland, seeks pelvic floor surgery after childbirth due to incontinence.
Continence specialist Julie Edmonds notes a rise in self-referrals for incontinence treatment and more younger women addressing pelvic health.
Northern Ireland's health services struggle with long waiting times for appointments.
Experts emphasize pelvic floor muscle training to help prevent surgery.
Oliver advocates better postpartum support, arguing it could reduce long-term health costs.

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Aimee Oliver, a 37-year-old fitness enthusiast from Northern Ireland, seeks pelvic floor surgery after childbirth due to incontinence.
Continence specialist Julie Edmonds notes a rise in self-referrals for incontinence treatment and more younger women addressing pelvic health.
Northern Ireland's health services struggle with long waiting times for appointments.
Experts emphasize pelvic floor muscle training to help prevent surgery.
Oliver advocates better postpartum support, arguing it could reduce long-term health costs.