Do You Know About Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals Perinatal Pelvic Health Services (PPHS)?
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) wants to make pelvic health care better for people during and after pregnancy.
Pelvic health problems can include:
• leaking pee or poo
• bulging or swelling in the area between the vagina and bottom (prolapse)
• injuries or in the area between the vagina and bottom
• pain in the pelvis or lower back
• tummy muscle separation (abdominal muscles can move apart from each other)
We would like to hear about your experiences and ideas. This will help us understand what is working well and what we need to improve.
This survey was made with the help of people who use our service. Physiotherapists and Midwives will read your answers. We will only share the results in a way that does not show who you are. You do not have to take part if you don’t want to.
The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and closes on the 8th December 2025.
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2. Before today, had you heard of the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS)? *
3. If yes, where did you hear about PPHS?
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4. How much do you understand what PPHS helps with? *
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5. Did anyone talk to you about possible pelvic health problems during your antenatal appointments? *
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6. Were you referred to PPHS but didn't go to the appointment? *
7. If you were referred to PPHS, why didn't you go?
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8. Is there any other reason you did not use the service? (Please tell us) *
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9. Which of these would make you more likely to use PPHS? (Tick all that apply) *
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10. During your pregnancy, how sure did you feel that you knew the main signs of pelvic health problems? *
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11. Which of these problems do you know can be helped by PPHS? (Tick all that apply) *
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12. Would you have liked more help or clearer information about pelvic health during your pregnancy? *
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13. During your pregnancy, did a Midwife or other health professional offer you tips or advice on how to lower the chance of pelvic health problems? (e.g. like doing pelvic floor exercises) *
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14. Did you try any of the advice or exercises you were given to help your pelvic health during pregnancy? *
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15. How would you prefer to get advice or information about exercises? *
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16. Thinking back to or about your current pregnancy, is there anything that could have made the advice or support about pelvic health better for you? (please describe) *
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17. After your baby was born, did your midwife or other health professional explain what good pelvic health looks like and when to ask for help? *
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18. After your baby was born, did you feel sure about when to ask for help with pelvic health? *
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19. After your baby was born, did you Midwife, Health Visitor or General Practitioner(GP) ask if you were having any pelvic health problems? *
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20. Did you feel listened to and supported if you talked about pelvic health after your baby was born? *
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21. During pregnancy or after your baby was born, did you have any pelvic health problems? (For example: leaking pee or poo, bulging or swelling, pain in your pelvic area or back, injury near your vagina, or tummy muscle separation). *
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22. Did you feel you had the right advice or support to help your pelvic health recover after birth? *
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23. Did you know who to talk to if you had a pelvic health problem after birth? *
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24. How did pelvic health problems affect your feelings or wellbeing after birth? *
25. Is there anything else you’d like to share about your pelvic health care during pregnancy or after birth? (For example, what helped, what was missing or what could have made your experience better.)
Equality Monitoring
Why we’re asking these questions.
We want to make sure everyone gets fair, respectful care whatever their background, identity, or community. Your answers will help us understand who we’re reaching and where we need to do better.
Your answers are confidential and won’t be linked to your medical records. You don’t have to answer these questions if you don’t want to.
26. What are the first 3 letters/numbers of your postcode?
27. In your own words, how would you describe your gender? (e.g. male, female, transgender, non-binary)
29. How would you describe your sexual orientation?
30. What is your ethnicity?
31. What language do you speak at home?
Thank you for your help. Your feedback will make PPHS better for everyone!
We appreciate your feedback and have saved your answers.
If you want to talk about your experience with the Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) or want more information about volunteering or contact details for local and national support, please contact us:
Email: maternity.voices@nhs.net
Website: www.shroptwmaternityvoices.co.uk