I need a wee

Saturday Love Letter from February 28th, 2026

Hi Love,

Today concludes my February Love Letters about the sacrum. How fast did that go?

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored how the sacrum is designed to move in birth, why it so often doesn’t, and how environment, positioning and relationships all play a role. I also introduced the sacral chakra which is associated with connection, creativity and relationships. Like the sacral nerve plexus, it is closely linked to the bladder.

And the bladder becomes very topical in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

In pregnancy, the hormone relaxin softens tissues throughout the pelvis. This includes the bladder and the tubes that lead to and from it. This softness is one reason urinary tract infections are more common in pregnancy. When clients tell me they’re struggling with recurrent infections, there are ways I help them support their bladder health in my massage sessions, including specific essential oils and practical considerations.

During labour, an empty bladder is super important. The bladder sits just in front of the pubic bone, and when it’s full it can prevent the baby from descending into the birth canal.
“I need a wee” is something midwives love to hear in labour, and if progress slows, one of the first considerations is whether the bladder needs emptying.

If it’s difficult to pee, a catheter may be suggested. Before agreeing, it can sometimes help to create the right conditions for release.
Your sacral chakra likes to feel safe.

Privacy, time, dim light, and even a few drops of peppermint essential oil in the toilet bowl can support the bladder reflex. (If using oil on tissue, hold it close to the urethra. Don’t touch.)

With an epidural, an indwelling catheter is used because you won’t be able to empty your bladder yourself. With a caesarean section, a catheter is also necessary to protect the bladder during surgery.

After birth, temporary bladder weakness or infections can occur regardless of how you gave birth. Pregnancy places prolonged pressure on the pelvic tissues, and recovery takes time.

The common thread here is safety. The bladder does not empty under pressure or observation. Neither does the sacrum fully release. Birth unfolds when we feel protected and safe.

Next month, we’ll move on from the sacrum to the lower ribs, where the solar plexus sits. This third chakra is associated with breath and the core as a whole. Energetically, it speaks to self-agency, decision-making and consent.

Keep an eye on your inbox. As always, mine is open for your enquiries. If you’re due in April and would like to work with me, I’d love to hear from you [email protected]

With love,
Nicole