Prolapse of the uterus - Prevention 

There are several things that you can do to reduce your risk of a prolapsed uterus (womb) or prevent a mild prolapse from getting worse. These include:

• doing regular pelvic floor exercises
• losing weight if you are overweight and maintaining a healthy weight for your build - you can check your body mass index (BMI) using the healthy weight calculator
• eating a high-fibre diet to avoid constipation and straining when going to the toilet
• avoiding heavy lifting

If you smoke, you should give up because the persistent cough that most smokers have can lead to a prolapse. See the Health A-Z topic about Stopping smoking for more information and advice about quitting.