Doula

Category - Labor & Birth

What is the BEST definition of Kegel exercises?
  1. Contracting and releasing the pelvic floor muscles in various patterns to strengthen and tone
  2. A yoga position for pregnancy
  3. Tilting the pelvis so stretch and strengthen the lower back
  4. Sitting cross-legged to stretch the pelvis and thighs
Explanation
Answer: A - Kegel exercises work the pelvic floor or pubococcygeus (PC) muscles, strengthening them to potentially make labor shorter, easier, and more comfortable. Other benefits of Kegels include prevention of incontinence, prevention of uterine prolapse, more comfortable pelvic exams, quicker physical recovery from birth, and greater sexual pleasure. While yoga is a good pregnancy exercise, yoga poses go by many other names. Pelvic tilts can alleviate low back pain. Tailor sitting is another way to stretch and strengthen the pelvic region by sitting on a firm, flat surface with the legs crossed at the ankles while pressing the knees toward the ground.
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