Pregnancy and Kegels

During pregnancy, the growing uterus places pressure on the bladder, making it easy to leak. To help prevent this, you’ll want to strengthen your pelvic muscles by practicing Kegels.

To find those muscles, simple tighten the muscles of the vagina as if trying to interrupt the flow of pee. Hold those muscles for a count of five, then release. The good news is that practicing Kegels will also help tighten your vagina after birth.

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Pregnancy and Kegels