Mamas on Bedrest: Pelvic Health is More than Kegels
December 4th, 2013Most women are familiar with Kegels. They are the exercises our OB/GYNs tell us to do, stopping the flow of urine mid stream, to strengthen our pelvic floor muscles and to prevent incontinence (dribbling out a bit of urine whenever one coughs, laughs, sneezes, runs or otherwise puts stress on the pelvic floor muscles.) These muscles take a beating during pregnancy labor and delivery and it would seem logical to do Kegels to help strengthen them.
I used to recommend Kegals as a clinician, but when I really began focusing on Mamas on Bedrest, I met some physical therapists who enlightened me to the fact that Kegels alone are not enough to maintain good pelvic health. Over the years I have consulted with them and recommend them and their websites to women globally. Today I again share with you their expertise and the abundance of resources they offer so that you, Mamas, can make wise health care choices and maintain optimum pelvic health.
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