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Supported Mums Expert help from a specialist physiotherapist to help you improve your pelvic floor & abdominal suppo

Supported Mums is a website for postnatal mothers to help them look after their bodies. Amanda Savage is a specialist physiotherapist sharing helpful, practical advice about postnatal bladders, bowels and abdominals; you will find sound medical information; pelvic floor & core friendly exercises and videos and signposts to great resources.

26/07/2026

Does your bladder hate instant coffee, tea, or sparkling water? ☕️🫧

Your bladder could be a bit of a snob! Though what irritates one person’s bladder might be totally fine for someone else!

Here are 4 sneaky triggers to watch out for:
1️⃣ Instant Coffee (real bean coffee is often gentler!)
2️⃣ Strong Teas & Green Teas (high tannins or sneaky caffeine)
3️⃣ Fizzy Water (the carbonation can upset an irritable bladder)
4️⃣ Prosecco, Wine & Beer (spirits with soft mixers are often better tolerated)

Start noticing how your bladder reacts to what you drink!

👉 Head to www.propelvic.com to learn more about bladder & bowel health from our team of specialist physiotherapists.

23/06/2026

Your bladder might not hate coffee... it might just hate how fast you’re drinking it! 🛑👇
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, who LOVES it, I rarely make my clients quit coffee. Instead, we first tweak the detail.

1️⃣ Go decaf: It still has about 30% caffeine, but it might just be the drop your bladder lining needs to stay happy.
2️⃣ Size matters: Ditch the whopper sizes. Keep it small so your bladder has plenty of capacity.
3️⃣ Sip, don’t gulp: Rapid bladder filling irritates the lining cells. Ask for your coffee extra hot so you’re forced to sip it slowly!

Which one are you trying first?? ❤️

15/05/2026

Not your average stationery cupboard. 🙅‍♀️

We know the postnatal period comes with a lot of questions—and a few things you didn’t expect (looking at you, bladder leaks and scar sensitivity).

That’s why we’ve filled this cupboard with everything we need to help you navigate life after birth. No taboos, no “just do your kegels” platitudes—we’ve all the evidence-based tools as well as expert physio care.

The secret weapons of postnatal recovery.

✔ Scar creams
✔ Prolapse support
✔ E-Stim & Biofeedback tech
✔ Intimacy aids
✔ SRC shorts

Everything you need to move from “healing” to “thriving.”

Come see us and let’s get a plan in place

Different faces, same mission. At Propelvic, we’re more than just a clinic—we’re a team of pelvic health physiotherapist...
13/05/2026

Different faces, same mission. At Propelvic, we’re more than just a clinic—we’re a team of pelvic health physiotherapists dedicated to getting you back to your best.

Swipe across to meet the experts ready to welcome you, listen to your story, and help you navigate your postnatal or pelvic health journey with confidence. ✨

We can’t wait to see you in the clinic!

Ready to start? Book your visit or contact us for a chat about your needs at www.propelvic.com 🔗 (Link in bio)
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11/05/2026

Have a little look around our favourite place. ☁️ Whether you’re a new mum or just looking to improve your pelvic health, our doors are open.

Welcome to Propelvic. We know that walking through the door to see a pelvic health physio can sometimes feel like a big step. Whether you’re 6 weeks postpartum or 6 years, we’ve designed our clinic to be a calm, safe space - where your “TMI” is our “standard Tuesday.”

Consider this your invitation to stop wondering “is this normal?” and start getting answers.

What to expect when you arrive:
* A warm welcome
* A private space to share your story without rush.
* A team that listens.

We don’t just offer appointments; we offer a roadmap back to the things you love—whether that’s a 5k run, lifting your toddler without worry, or just feeling like you again.

Stay tuned... in our next post, we’re opening the doors to our “magic cupboard” to show you the tools we use to get you there.

📍 Visit us at www.propelvic.com to book your initial consultation. 🔗 Link in bio.

21/04/2026

Are you training your bladder to be tiny? ❌ If you head to the loo every time you feel a tiny “scratchy” sensation, you’re having a yogurt pot wee (about 100ml).

The Problem: Going every hour teaches your bladder it’s only this big. Then, when you actually need to hold it for a meeting or a movie, you end up sweaty and uncomfortable.

The Fix: Aim for the “Flowery Mug” size! ☕️
* This is roughly every 2–3 hours.
* Your bladder gives you a friendly nudge instead of a panic.
* No rushing, no doorstep dash—just a calm, controlled trip to the loo.

You are not alone, and this can be fixed. Pelvic health physiotherapists are experts in bladder retraining. If you’re local visit our Cambridge clinic or check our blog for more tips!
✨ Read more: www.propelvic.com
📍 Visit us: ProPelvic Clinic, Cambridge

20/04/2026

Did your mum always tell you to wait until you were bursting? She might have been wrong! 🤭

“Wait Until You’re Bursting” is BAD Advice! 🛑🚽.

While your bladder can hold a medieval pint, doing this regularly during the day can overstretch your bladder and strain your pelvic floor muscles. Save the “pint-sized wee” for when you wake up in the morning!

At ProPelvic Physiotherapy in Cambridge, UK, and in pelvic health clinics everywhere, physios help you understand your body so you can stay in control without the “doorstep dash.” 🏃💨 It can be fixed!

🔗 Read our latest blog for more: www.propelvic.com

19/04/2026

Happy Sunday! ☀️ If your morning coffee has your bladder screaming at you, this one is for you. The “One In, One Out” Rule ☕️

What goes in must come out! To keep things comfortable, you ideally want one “mug-sized” wee for every mug you drink. If you let two or three mugs “stack up” before heading to the loo, you’re looking at a pint-sized emergency—and nobody wants that kind of rush on a Sunday!

A mug-sized bladder is a happy, patient bladder. It’s happy to wait while you finish your brunch or stand in a queue, saying: “I’ll have a wee when you’re ready.”

You are not alone, and bladder urgency can be fixed. Pelvic health physiotherapists are the experts at retraining your bladder so you can stop scouting for the nearest toilet.

✨ Reclaim your Sunday: Link in bio for tips & blogposts! (www.propelvic.com)
📍 See us in person: ProPelvic Clinic, Cambridge

18/04/2026

Is your bladder a Mug or a Yogurt Pot? ☕️ Ever feel like you’re “busting” to go, or heading to the loo “just in case”? Have you noticed the variation in what your bladder can hold??

In Part 1 of our new series, we’re looking at healthy bladder capacity:

* The Yogurt Pot (100ml): Too early! This is often just a habit.
* The Mug (200-400ml): The “sweet spot” where you are in control.
* The Pint Jug (500ml+): Busting! “emergency/overnight only” zone.

What can you do to make your bladder happy - take more notice of how it is filling up!
Understanding your bladder capacity is the first step toward better pelvic health.

✨ Read our latest tips: Link in bio www.propelvic.com 📍
Visit us: ProPelvic Clinic, Great Shelford, Cambridge UK

17/04/2026

Stop the doorstep panic before you even get home. 🗝️🌊 In our final tip of this series, we’re talking about “working upstream.” It’s not just about what you do at the door; it’s about the habits you build earlier in the day.

If you’re often desperate the moment you stand up from your car, your bladder was likely already full—you just didn’t feel the weight of it until you moved.

🦦The Upstream Strategy - Listen to the signals 🚦
✅Don’t ignore that “half-full” message before you leave the office or the shops.
✅Plan ahead: Going before a long commute home can prevent the frantic doorstep race.
✅Fix the system: Changing these small habits helps retrain your bladder’s hypersensitivity.

Missed the rest of the series? Check our previous reels for the “Shoelace Trick” and the secret to 30-second endurance holds! 🎥

Get more help:
🔗 Link in bio for deeper strategies at www.propelvic.com.
🏥 Visit our Cambridge clinic for a personalized plan to get your control back.

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