Understanding Bedwetting in Children:

Bedwetting is rarely behavioral or caused by laziness. In most cases, it’s related to how the bladder, bowels, and nervous system communicate during sleep. Some children sleep so deeply that they don’t wake up when their bladder is full. Others produce too much urine at night or have constipation that puts pressure on the bladder.

What Causes Bedwetting in Children?

• The body produces less antidiuretic hormone (ADH) at night, leading to more urine production

• Deep sleep makes it hard for the brain to respond to bladder signals

• Mouth breathing or sleep apnea

• Constipation puts pressure on the bladder, reducing its capacity

• Daytime bladder habits and routines

• Family history of bedwetting (genetic factors are common)

While occasional nighttime wetting is normal in young children, persistent bedwetting beyond age 6 may signal an underlying coordination or sensory issue that can improve with targeted therapy.

How Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps:

At Mighty Roots Therapy, we take a compassionate, whole-child approach to helping kids overcome bedwetting and nighttime accidents. Our therapists focus on restoring healthy bladder and bowel function through education, awareness, and individualized strategies.

Pediatric pelvic floor therapy helps children:

• Improve bladder control and emptying

• Regulate nighttime urine production and bowel patterns

• Strengthen and relax pelvic floor muscles appropriately

• Build body awareness and confidence around toileting

• Establish bedtime routines that support dryness

Each session is tailored to your child’s unique needs, combining play-based learning, body awareness exercises, and home strategies to promote long-term success.

Common Concerns We Address:

• Nighttime wetting (enuresis)

• Bedwetting associated with constipation

• Deep sleep and reduced bladder awareness

• Bladder overactivity or urgency

• Family stress around nighttime accidents

• Stool of bowel leaks overnight

Find Support for Your Child:

You don’t have to wait for your child to “grow out of” bedwetting. With the right support, most kids can achieve dry nights and gain confidence in their body. Mighty Roots Therapy provides pediatric pelvic floor therapy for bedwetting in Denver, Colorado, helping kids rest easy and wake up proud. Learn more today!