There may be physical problems after having a baby.They can be related to pregnancy or birth, or the things you do while caring for young children, such as lifting and bending.For some problems, you can do a lot to help yourself. For example, if you have a leaky bladder (incontinence) or a heavy feeling between your vagina and anus, you may need to strengthen the muscles around your bladder by doing pelvic floor exercises.Also, if you have back pain, you may need to learn how to look after your back and do some exercises to strengthen it.If a physical problem is bothering you, ask a GP or health visitor for help at any time. They can advise you and the GP can refer you to a specialist if necessary.