PREGNANCY
Kegels During Pregnancy to Prepare for Delivery
The how, what, why, and when of Kegels...before and after pregnancy!
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PREGNANCY
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Happiest Baby Staff
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Prepping for birth can mean a lot of things: designing a nursery, pre-washing baby clothes, choosing a stroller…but what about your vaginal health? Yup, vaginal health is a smart part of preparing for the big day (and the many months after!).
Internally, your body is doing a lot of work already…like producing relaxin. That’s a hormone that slightly loosens joints, allowing your pelvis to widen for delivery. You’re also cranking out extra blood to support your growing baby and so much more. But, let’s not forget your pelvic floor. This is an important part of delivery—both pre and post—and that’s where Kegels come in!
Mayo Clinic explains that Kegel exercises “strengthen pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder, small intestines and rectum.” Just like any other muscle in your body, your inside musculature needs some exercise, too. Ever heard that many new moms start to leak a little pee post-delivery or fall victim to “peezing” (when you sneeze and pee at the same time)? Kegels can help with that!
Practicing every so often—day or evening—will make your pelvic floor toned and healthy. During pregnancy (and after) make a plan to practise your Kegels about 2-3 times a day, for a few minutes.
How to get started:
It can be hard to identify your pelvic floor muscles. Unlike biceps, where you can just pump a little iron and see your muscles getting stronger. The easiest way to find these important muscles is to practise stopping your pee mid-stream. Turning your pee on and off is the handiwork of those little pelvic powerhouses!
Most women find it easiest to begin these exercises in a sitting position. (Be sure to start with an empty bladder.) Visualize the muscles under your bladder, squeeze and hold them for 5 seconds…then release. It can be a little tricky but try not to hold your breath or tighten your thighs or butt, while you are tensing your deep inner muscles during this. Repeat the hold and release process 5-10 times. It may take a few times to get the hang of it. But most women notice that—with practise—they’re able to increase the length of holding time and strength.
Once you’re feeling like a Kegel master, start practicing them every day. Experts recommend doing 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 2-3 times a day.
Avertissement : Les informations présentes sur notre site ne constituent PAS des conseils médicaux pour une personne ou une condition spécifique. Elles sont uniquement destinées à titre d'information générale. Si vous avez des questions médicales et des préoccupations concernant votre enfant ou vous-même, veuillez contacter votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Le lait maternel est la meilleure source de nutrition pour les bébés. Il est important que, en préparation et pendant l'allaitement, les mères adoptent une alimentation saine et équilibrée. La combinaison de l'allaitement au sein et au biberon dans les premières semaines de vie peut réduire la production de lait maternel de la mère et il est difficile de revenir sur la décision de ne pas allaiter. Si vous décidez d'utiliser une préparation pour nourrissons, vous devez suivre les instructions avec soin.
