Peeps Bladder Control

01/12/2025

"Is bedwetting genetic?"

Bedwetting is a multifaceted issue with a strong genetic component.

29/11/2025

The ideal is for children to stagger their fluid intake throughout the day. We know that this doesn't always happen when they are at school.

A very useful tool is to ensure your child has a water bottle with a straw - a lot of children find it much eaiser to consume a higher volume of fluid with the use of a straw.

They also must have access to this fluid at all times. Speak to their teacher about having the bottle placed their desk or close to where the child is.

If your child is struggling with bladder issues, we offer a FREE 15-minute discovery call. Message us to book yours!

27/11/2025

Yes - periods can affect bedwetting. Hormones change the way your child's body holds onto fluid. This can cause them to hold onto more water just before their period and they may need to go to the toilet more often when their period starts.

Other hormones, called prostaglandins, send messages to the uterus to help start their period. These also add pressure to their bladder, which may make them need to pass urine more often.

If they are experiencing night-time wetting, this extra fluid that has been held in their body can mean they produce more urine overnight and the bedwetting may get worse at this time.

If your child is struggling to manage their periods with bedwetting, we're here to help - get in touch to book a free discovery call.

25/11/2025

Teens and caffeine - NOT a match made in bladder heaven!

I see teens coming into the clinic who have caffeine in their drinks daily. This can really irritate the bladder; it causes a lot of overactivity and a lot of urgency and frequency.

I recommend substituting caffeine drinks for water or decaf coffee.

If your teen struggles with bladder issues, book a free 15-minute discovery call with us. Message us to book.

22/11/2025

Firstly, speak to their teacher! I recommend that my patients go to the toilet just before break time - that works out at two hourly intervals.

Secondly, I recommend that children place a pencil or pen on the teacher's desk to signify that they have gone to the toilet. This must be pre-agreed with the teacher, of course.

Children with bladder issues must not be forced to wait around to attend the toilet - that is what will create further urgency and wetting.

P*ePS offers a 15-minute FREE discovery call for parents of children with bladder issues. Message us to book yours!

20/11/2025

If your child has any bladder issues, you should communicate this to their teacher. Children with bladder issues SHOULD have access to the toilet at all times (we know this isn't always the case in some schools though). Children should go to the toilet just before break time, as this tends to fall at two-hourly intervals.

For those children in secondary school, they should have a toilet pass that allows them to go to the toilet whenever required. Being asked to wait for the toilet can cause the urgency to become a lot worse and then the wetting can be worse.

18/11/2025

People often think that wee and poo are totally separate, but although they are completely different systems, the bladder and bowel are so close together that the bowel can really affect the way that the bladder behaves.

A full bowel occupies the space where the bladder wants to expand and fill. That means the bladder is squashed and can’t hold onto very much wee – so your child might do frequent, small wees. The full bowel bumping into the bladder can make it squeeze when it shouldn’t, leading to a feeling of urgency and potentially day and/or night-time wetting.

A full bowel - constipation - is really common in childhood, so always suspect it – and take action!

16/11/2025

No, ideally, a child with bladder issues should NOT drink large amounts of water at night and should stop drinking about an hour before bedtime. However, they should drink plenty of water throughout the day, staggered, as restricting fluids can make bladder problems (and dehydration) worse.

14/11/2025

🗣️ "After five years with little change through NHS support, our first visit to Cheryl was transformative for my daughter’s medical and mental wellbeing."

We know how to help your child through their bladder issues. Message us now to book a FREE 15-minute discovery call.

P*e Paediatric Services Ltd has been established to provide specialist treatment to children with lower urinary tract dysfunction. P*ePS is a friendly clinic, providing support, guidance and intervention with tailored treatment to each patient’s individual requirements.

12/11/2025

FAQ: "My child wets the bed. Should I lift them to the toilet in the night?"

Lifting your child to the toilet isn't a bedwetting fix!

Lifting a child to the toilet is often ineffective because it doesn't teach them to recognise their body's signals, while also disrupting sleep. This approach can interfere with the natural process of bladder learning, where a child learns to wake up when their bladder is full and to hold urine until they are awake. Instead, retrain their bladder by encouraging your child to respond to their body's own cues, promoting healthy habits and ensuring they are fully awake is more beneficial.

10/11/2025

DID YOU KNOW we do video consultations? 🖥️

These one-hour online sessions (just £40) are a great way to get the support you need from the comfort of home.

Chat through your child's bladder concerns together (your child can join the call too); we'll share advice, guidance and practical next steps that you can start putting into place straight away.

To book yours, simply message us or book online: https://www.peepsbladdercontrol.co.uk/

08/11/2025

FAQ: "How often should my child go to the toilet?"

Children aged 5-7 years should go to the toilet around every two hours. Over 8 years, this should be around every three hours. If your child is going 10+ times a day, this could be a sign of frequency and that could be caused by an overactive bladder.

If you suspect your child has an overactive bladder, it CAN be fixed! DM us to book a free 15-minute discovery call.