Why Mums Don't Jump: Ending the Pelvic Floor Taboo by Helen Ledwick - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781838958497. Publisher: Allen & Unwin (Atlantic Books). Age Range: Adult. Overview:. Why Mums Don't Jump is Helen Ledwick's candid, groundbreaking paperback about pelvic floor disorders after childbirth, written for the one in three women affected by prolapse and incontinence. Blending her own postnatal experience with the stories of many other women, Ledwick tackles a subject too often hidden by shame and silence. Warm, funny and thoroughly researched, this book pairs practical medical guidance with genuine emotional support, making it essential reading for new mums, postpartum women, and anyone finally ready to talk openly about pelvic health and recovery after birth.. About the Book:. When Helen Ledwick discovered a prolapse after the birth of her second child, she found herself isolated by shame and a shortage of reliable information about what was happening to her body. Determined to change that, she investigated how common pelvic floor disorders really are, uncovering a hidden epidemic affecting a third of all women. Why Mums Don't Jump is the result: a warm, anecdote-rich exploration combining Ledwick's personal journey with the voices of other women facing similar struggles after childbirth. The book covers the practical realities of postpartum recovery, incontinence management, and safely returning to sport and exercise, while also addressing the impact on sex, intimacy and decisions about future pregnancies after injury. Ledwick's tone is conversational, empathetic and often laugh-out-loud funny, even while handling difficult subject matter with real sensitivity. Woven through with expert medical advice and practical tips, the book turns a frightening, isolating diagnosis into something empowering and manageable for every reader. It grew from Ledwick's own ARIA-nominated podcast of the same name, carrying that same solidarity and sense of community onto the page. Rather than a purely clinical manua