Search

Pelvic anatomy The pelvic floor is made up of muscles and connective tissue that spans the area between the pubic bone and the tail bone. These muscles and tissues support the pelvic organs. These muscles need to be cared for by exercising them regularly. Childbirth, weight gain, heavy lifting...

Stress Incontinence There are muscles in the floor of the pelvis and around the opening of the bladder that work together to hold urine from leaking out. Stress incontinence occurs when these muscles get weak or do not work properly. With stress incontinence you may notice leaking when you: Cough...

The Women’s Program at London Health Sciences Centre focuses on the importance of Family Centered Care. Family Centered Care is a health approach geared towards the relationship between families and health care providers (Institute for Family Centered Care, 2005). The staff within the Women’s Health...

What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)? The pelvic organs, such as the uterus, rectum and bladder, are held in place by muscles, tissue and ligaments. Prolapse happens when one or more of these organs slip down from its normal position and into the vagina, because the supportive tissues have become...

Pessary A pessary is a device made out of silicone that is placed in the vagina to provide internal support to the tissues. Pessaries are generally used to treat prolapse. A pessary can reduce the feeling of a bulge from the vagina and can often improve bladder and bowel function. Some pessaries are...

Intensive Care at University Hospital is comprised of two distinct intensive care units: the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) has 24 beds and the Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit (CSRU) has 14 beds. The MSICU specializes in the care of various patient populations including neurosurgery...

The best source of information is often the bedside nurse caring for the patient. All members of the team who are caring for the patient are updated daily during 'rounds' and can help loved ones stay informed. If you wish to meet with a member of the ICU physician team (e.g., consultants, ICU Fellow...