Stress incontinence in women is often as a result of pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. As many as 4 in 10 women suffer from urinary incontinence during pregnancy Pregnancy and childbirth often stretch and weaken the pelvic floor muscles that support the bladder and urethra causing stress urinary incontinence during activities that push down on the bladder. This can also be caused by a traumatic vaginal delivery. One of the critical reasons to address your abdominal muscle separation (DRAM) postpartum.