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Fortunately, theres one exercise that can help prevent some problems with your pelvic muscles after birth: Kegels.
What are Kegel exercises?
Are Kegel exercises beneficial during pregnancy?
Doing Kegel exercises while pregnant (and postpartum!)
may help avoid future problems.
Here’s how:
1.
Kegels feel as though you are holding back gas or urine.
Quality is much more important than doing a bunch of Kegels incorrectly.
And remember, these are muscles like any other in your body.
With time and consistent, mindful work, they can only get stronger.
After youve delivered, you’ve got the option to power cycle your Kegel routine.
How long should you keep doing Kegels?
Your partner can also use his or her clean fingers to check whether youre tightening the right muscles.
If youre looking for ways to make Kegels more fun on your own,try a smartphone app.
Some are shaped like cones and are held in place in your vagina by your tightened muscles.
Others provide electrical stimulation to the muscles.
