Postnatal Prolapse Care in the UK: A Qualitative Study

Claire Brown, Rohna Kearney, Suzanne Hagen, Caroline Zwierzchowska-Dod, Peter Hartley, Joanne McPeake, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, THIS Institute, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , University of Cambridge, Consultant Urogynaecologist Warrell Unit, Saint Mary, s Hospital, Health Services Research, Glasgow Caledonian University, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Representative, Rosie Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnership, Clinical Academic Physiotherapist , THIS Institute, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , University of Cambridge, THIS Institute, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , University of Cambridge

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on June 25, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
BackgroundProlapse following birth is common. Between 33-79% of postnatal women will have a prolapse on examination, and 43% of these women report severe symptoms. Postnatal women with a prolapse struggle to fulfil parental caring responsibilities and are ...