New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- For countless women, urine leakage, vaginal heaviness, or a feeling of looseness after childbirth becomes a quiet, accepted part of motherhood something to adjust around rather than address. Doctors say that silence comes at a cost. These symptoms often point to pelvic floor dysfunction. This common and treatable condition can affect a woman's physical comfort, sexual health, confidence, and overall quality of life. Yet the routine six-week postnatal visit, which often focuses on feeding and contraception, is an ideal but frequently missed opportunity to check the pelvic floor before small problems take root.

The concern is far from rare

Published Indian studies estimate that urinary incontinence affects roughly 27...