Even though it's not talked about all that often, bladder leakage during pregnancy is totally normal. I didn't really experience it during my first pregnancy, but I definitely did during my second and third pregnancies! Any time I laughed, sneezed, or coughed, all bets were off. I'd pee a little, get annoyed, and stomp off to change.
I was particularly miserable during my second pregnancy. I actually got Pertussis (Whooping Cough) while I was pregnant. I coughed all the time for months! Needless to say, I was changing my clothes pretty often. I was not a happy mama. But still... I didn't really do anything to solve the problem. I laugh at my stubborn self now... I could have just changed my attitude to be so much more comfortable!
What made my situation so uncomfortable is that I was so embarrassed about what I was going through. I thought I was just gross and I was too ashamed to get what I needed to be comfortable. I feel really silly about that now, because you know what? If I were to experience the exact same thing again, I would have a totally different perspective.
Bladder leakage during pregnancy is not an anomaly. I've talked about my experience a lot with other moms and learned that so many women experience it! It's pretty normal, especially for women who have had multiple pregnancies.
Even more recently, I've learned that it's actually pretty normal for people in general.
Check out these facts:
- More people with bladder leakage are in their 20’s than their 80’s
- The average age of someone with bladder leakage is only 52!
- More people with bladder leakage are 50 or younger than 60 or older!
- 1 in 3 women experience bladder leakage.
It's just not a big deal!
If I become pregnant again or experience bladder leakage during any other time, you better believe that I will be racing to the store to grab myself some Depend Silhouette Active Fit briefs! No more embarassment fom me!
It's just a different kind of underwear that helps people who experience bladder leakage feel more comfortable. As part of their #Underawareness campaign, Depend is working to get rid of the stigma associated with bladder leakage. Going on year 2 now, I have no doubt they'll succeed!
If you experience bladder leakage, pregnant or not, you can get a FREE sample of Depend Silhouette Active Fit briefs here.
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Lisa Brown
I learned: 51 million women experience bladder leaks.
Julie Wood
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Lyndsey
I learned that you can get a free sample!
Janet W.
I learned that 1 in 4 Americans experience bladder leakage.
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Bladder leakage is more common than we think. In fact, 1 in 4 Americans experiences the condition.
Cathy French
I learned the Silhouette has a low rise for comfort under clothing
Addie F.
I learned that of all the people experiencing bladder leakage in America, almost half are under 50.
Elena
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Anne Marie Carter
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learned 1 in 4 Americans experiences the condition
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Holly Thomas
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David Smith
I learned that 1 in 4 Americans experiences Bladder leakage
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sandra
I learned Depend and United Way are coming together to promote healthy, active, and independent living throughout an individual's life.
Natalie
I learned that 1 in 4 Americans experiences bladder leakage.
Lisa Williams
I learned over 65 million Americans experience bladder leakage and half of them are under age 50.
Lisa Ward
That it is not uncommon to have bladder leakage when your pregnant.
Dorothy Boucher
wow!! didn't know 1 in 4 women have to go through this.. I guess I am one of them..
Ty
I learned that 51 million women experience bladder leaks.
Lea
Living an active life doesn't mean embarrassing leaks or bulky underwear. Everyone can participate in life.
Lana Bradstream
1 in 4 experience bladder leakage
heide
I learned that over 51 million women deal with bladder leakage.
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Sheila K.
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Brianne
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Megan A
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Shane R.
I learned that Underawareness is about making bladder leakage underwear a normal thing.
Leah
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robyn donnelly
It is now fashionable and more comfortable than before.
Bailey Dexter
Underwareness* is showing the world that wearing a different kind of underwear is no big deal. Also I learned I can get a sample! Thanks!
Melissa
i learned that underwareness* is showing the world that wearing a different kind of underwear is no big deal.
Carolsue
I learned that TV-star Sheryl Underwood and slam-poet "Mighty" Mike McGee stepped up and shared their stories to explain why Drop Your Pants* for Underwareness* is a cause worth supporting.
James
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Sue M.
I learned that 1 in 4 Americans deal with bladder leakage.
Tammy Dalley
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Thomas Murphy
I learned 51 million women experience bladder leaks.