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Or laugh, cough, run, or do a particularly bendy yoga move. “One in three women experience light bladder leakage,” says Shepherd. This is especially true for women who’ve delivered a baby vaginally, since this can sometimes damage the muscles and/or nerves that control urination.
Urinary incontinence can be embarrassing to bring up to anyone, even your doctor. If you’re nervous, begin the conversation with “I notice when I do xyz, I leak a little bit,” and then let your MD take it from there. She might prescribe medicine or show you how to do pelvic floor muscle exercises that help tighten muscle and improve control.