For World Continence Week, 15 to 21 June 2020, Matilda Green encouraged New Zealanders who need to talk about their continence to reach out to us and have a "Wee Chat".
It is crucial that we have upfront conversations about continence, and to help kick-start conversations we also have several "Wee Chat" on-demand videos featuring experts on a range of continence topics. You can watch these below:
The Prostate and Incontinence: Anna answers some frequently asked questions
Dr Anna Lawrence is joined by Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand CEO Graeme Woodside for a chat about the prostate and urinary incontinence.
Going Potty over potty training
Lisa Smith specialises in bowel and bladder problems in children. She covers her essential toilet training tips for parents and caregivers.
Pelvic Floor Safe Workouts: Beginner and intermediate levels
Rehabilitation Deep Core & More - This workout sneaks in a little glute and leg work while focusing on your deep core through your breath, leaving you feeling like you're stronger straight away.
Intermediate Perky Booty - This whole body workout will safely guide you to stepping up your exercise allowing your whole body to feel muscles you may have thought you didn't have.
Ask Janet Anything, Carers Edition: Our Continence Educator answers a range of common questions
How do you know whether you need support? What support is available? How can you access product? What should be used overnight? Continence NZ’s Janet Thackray answers these questions and more in a Q&A on how to support both the person you care for, and yourself.
Pelvic Floor Exercises: How to do them and why they are so important
The pelvic floor muscles are really important muscles. Pelvic health physiotherapist Liz Childs explains the importance of keeping these muscles in good shape and how this can be done.
You can help us out during World Continence Week by hosting a "Wee Chat" and sharing these videos and our World Continence Week resource pack.
You can also play a role by simply encouraging anyone in your life who needs support to call the Continence Helpline on 0800 650 659, for a "Wee Chat" with us. Thank you for your support, and together, we can get Kiwis talking about continence.
