Category: bed wetting

Dear Parent,

If you’re reading this, you’re probably concerned about your child still wetting the bed — maybe even feeling helpless, frustrated, or worried. Let me begin by reassuring you: you are not alone, and this is not your fault — or your child’s.

In fact, bedwetting — medically known as nocturnal enuresis — is much more common than most people realize. And more importantly, there is a way to understand and address it from the root, especially with a gentle, holistic approach like homeopathy.

 

What Is Nocturnal Enuresis?

In simple terms, nocturnal enuresis means involuntary urination during sleep in children aged five years or older. It is classified into two types:

• Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (PNE): Your child has never been dry at night for at least six months in a row.
• Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis: Your child was dry at night for several months (usually at least six), but has started wetting the bed again.

Each of these has a different set of causes, and understanding them helps us tailor the right healing approach.

 

Why Does Bedwetting Happen?

Bedwetting is not simply a habit or laziness — it’s multifactorial, which means many things can contribute. Let’s explore some of the real, science-backed causes:

1. Genetics

If you or your spouse had bedwetting in childhood, there’s a good chance your child inherited the same tendency. One parent with a history of PNE raises the child’s risk to 40%; if both had it, the risk climbs to 70%.

2. Bladder Maturity

Some children’s bladders take longer to develop. This includes the size, control, and the nerves that signal when it’s time to wake up and go.

3. Hormonal Imbalance

A hormone called ADH (antidiuretic hormone) reduces urine production at night. Some children don’t produce enough ADH while sleeping — so their body simply produces more urine than the bladder can hold.

4. Deep Sleep

Some kids sleep so deeply that they genuinely don’t register the urge to urinate. This is not intentional — it’s neurological.

5. Psychological Triggers

Stress from school, a move, new sibling, or even bullying can contribute — especially in children who were dry earlier and start wetting again.

6. Irritation or Infections

Urinary tract infections or constipation can irritate the bladder and lead to enuresis.

7. Underlying Conditions

In rare cases, issues like diabetes, spinal problems, or anatomical anomalies may be involved.

 

How Homeopathy Helps — Not Just the Symptoms, But the Root Cause

As a child development expert and homeopathic physician, I’ve seen the transformative potential of homeopathy in children with enuresis.

Unlike conventional treatments that often focus on bladder training or medications to suppress symptoms, homeopathy works by understanding the child as a whole — physically, emotionally, and constitutionally.

Here’s how:

• We individualize treatment. No two children are treated the same, even if they both wet the bed.
• Medicines are selected after studying your child’s urinary patterns, sleep quality, stress levels, developmental milestones, emotional makeup, and more.
• Homeopathy helps address the hormonal imbalances, delayed sphincter maturity, psychological stressors, and even inherited tendencies.
• It’s safe, gentle, and non-habit forming — making it ideal for young children.

And most importantly, we do all this without making the child feel “wrong” or “broken.” That’s something conventional approaches sometimes miss.

 

Supporting Your Child — What You Can Do

Along with homeopathy, I always guide parents to follow some basic lifestyle and emotional support strategies:

• Avoid punishing or shaming your child. This only adds anxiety and worsens the issue.
• Encourage regular toileting habits during the day.
• Limit fluids close to bedtime.
• Ensure your child empties the bladder before sleeping.
• Address any stressors — changes at school, family environment, or sleep disruptions.
• Use a bedwetting diary to track patterns — this can help us during consultation.

 

When to Seek Help

If your child is over five and has never had dry nights, or was dry and has suddenly started wetting again, it’s time to evaluate deeper causes.

The sooner we intervene, the better the results — not only in resolving bedwetting, but in protecting the child’s self-esteem, emotional confidence, and social development.

I always tell parents — bedwetting is not a disease, but a message from the body. We just need to understand what it’s trying to say.

To help you observe patterns and triggers in your child’s bedwetting, I’ve created a Bedwetting Tracker Printable.
You can download and print it to record daily observations like dry or wet nights, fluid intake, and any emotional or lifestyle factors.
👉 Download the Bedwetting Tracker here

 

A Final Word 

In my clinical practice, I’ve helped many families move past the confusion and frustration of nocturnal enuresis with clarity, care, and confidence. Homeopathy is not a one-size-fits-all solution — it’s a personalized journey, and it works best when started early.

If you feel called to explore a natural, science-backed, and child-friendly approach, I’d be happy to support your child’s healing process. Let’s work together — not just to stop bedwetting, but to nurture confidence and calmness in your child’s mind and body.

You are welcome to consult me at Caitanya Healing by Homeopathy. Let’s take the first step, together.

Warmly,
Dr. Rajeshwari Yadav