Maternity is more than child care – it is the passage of the knowledge that authorizes the next generation. However, a critical aspect of women’s health is rarely discussed between mothers and daughters: pelvic health.
A recent study* from the familiar health name Intimina emphasizes how much dysfunction of the pelvic floor affects women’s lives. Almost half (48.82%) say they limit their ability to participate in physical activities such as exercise, lifting or execution. One in four (29.5%) report sleep disorders at least once a week, while more than one -third (46%) avoided social events due to discomfort or incontinence and 39%avoided traveling for the same reasons.
Dr. Susanna Unsworth, Intimina’s medical expert and gynecologist, commented on these findings: “It is very sad to read the statistics observed in this recent study showing that the significant number of women is concerned about the symptoms of pelvic spending and that they have only significant activities in Day, such as exercise, even exercise, which affect sleep.
Despite the impact, awareness remains low. Smashing 75% of women believe that there should be more public education in pelvic floor dysfunction and its long -term effects.
Break the cycle of silence
Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect any stage of a woman’s life, from menstruation to pregnancy, postpartum recovery and menopause. However, because previous generations had no training on the subject, many women never learned how to take care of these basic muscles or even recognize the symptoms of malfunction.
“Many women are struggling with pelvic floor issues simply because they never taught how to take care of these vital muscles,” says Dunja Kokotovic, director of Intimina’s world brand. “We need to ensure that women have access to the right information so that they do not suffer silently when there are solutions, teaching young women early, we can help them prevent problems before starting and authorizing them to take control of their health with confidence.”
Dr. Unsworth enhances the importance of early education: “I believe we need to teach women about the good health of the pelvic floor from an early age, we generally instill the importance of school exercise at school at school and the exercise of your pelvic floor must really be considered part of it.
The good news is that pelvic floor issues can be prevented and treated. By training young women early, mothers can help their daughters develop healthy habits that support lifelong pelvic health, trust and prosperity.
How Mothers can help their daughters build the pelvic terrain awareness
- Normalize the conversation – Just as discussions about menstruation, gender and contraception, pelvic floor health should be a normal part of health education. Speaking openly about issues such as incontinence, painful periods and postpartum recovery, it removes the stigma.
- Teach good habits from an early age – Prevention begins early. Daughters of teaching about the right attitude, avoiding excessive stretching during bowel movements and maintaining good bladder habits can help prevent future dysfunction.
- Encourage movement and reinforcement – Like any muscle group, the pelvic floor muscles benefit from exercise. Whether it is activities such as yoga, pilates, or learning how to do Kegels properly, strengthening and loosening these muscles is the key to long -term health.
- Make sleep priority – Many women with pelvic floor issues suffer from disturbed sleep. Encouraging good sleep hygiene and the help of crows to understand the relationship between their body and the quality of sleep can regulate them for lifelong health benefits.
The creation of a future where pelvic health is no longer a mystery
Dr. Unsworth highlights another basic aspect of the change: “Good health habits are often formed at home. It would be great to see more initiatives that help teach new mothers for proper pelvic health – this is a primary time to start this kind of education.
But it is also good to remember, he adds, that “it is never too late to start doing pelvic floor exercises and many women will see an improvement in symptoms if they start.
“The health of the pelvic floor is not just a personal issue – it is a genetic,” says Dunja Kokotovic, Intimina’s world director. “Many women grow up believing that issues such as incontinence or pelvic pain are only part of life, when they can actually be prevented and healed. If we begin to train young women early, we can break the cycle of silence and strengthen their future generations.”
This mother’s day, Intimina urges women to take control of their own pelvic health and to use their knowledge to strengthen the next generation. By breaking the stigma, increasing awareness and making the care of the pelvic floor a regular discussion, mothers can ensure that their daughters grow confident, up -to -date and controlling their well -being.
*Intimina survey was conducted by a census in March 2025 with 4,001 women, aged 35-55 years across the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Italy.
