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In this episode, Fiola Murphy and Gertrude Doddy open a thoughtful and down-to-earth discussion on bedwetting in children, tweens, and teens — a topic that’s often whispered about, yet deeply impacts family life.

🎙️ What We Explore in This Episode

• Why bedwetting happens Development, genetics, bladder maturity, sleep patterns — and why it’s rarely “their fault.”

• 💡 The bowel–bladder connection How constipation and stool retention can directly affect night-time wetting, and why recognising patterns early matters.

• 💬 Emotional impact Supporting children with kindness, reducing shame, and helping them stay engaged socially and academically.

• 🛏️ Practical management tips Hydration, routines, bladder training, bedtime strategies, and small environmental tweaks that make a big difference.

• ⏰ Bedwetting alarms When they work, how to introduce them, and the common pitfalls parents can avoid.

• ✔️ Do’s and Don’ts Clear guidance to help families manage the condition without stress or blame.

🎙️ This conversation brings empathy, reassurance, and clarity — helping parents feel less alone and giving healthcare staff practical insights to support them.

Leaflet for Parents:

• https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/primarycare/community-funded-schemes/continence/healthcare-professionals/leaflet-bedwetting-in-children.pdfERIC Assossiation

• https://eric.org.uk/childrens-bladders/bedwetting/

Bristol Stool Chart for Children

• https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/primarycare/community-funded-schemes/continence/public/poo-passport-part-2-pdf-for-the-parent-and-child-.pdf