Kegal Exercises

 

These exercises help strengthen your pelvic muscles and reduce leakage of urine, which is caused by the weight of your baby on your bladder. They are easy to do, and you can do them any time you have a few seconds – whether you're at your desk, sitting in your car, or standing in line at the store.

 

This is the way to find the correct muscles. Do what you do when you're trying to stop urinating. Squeeze those muscles for a few seconds, and then relax. If you feel a pull, you're using the correct muscles.

 

A few cautions about Kegels:

 

•  Don't regularly do Kegels by stopping and starting your flow of urine while                you're actually going to the bathroom, as this can lead to incomplete emptying          of your bladder, which increases the risk of urinary tract infection.

•  Don't hold your breath while you do them because it's important that your               body and muscles continue to receive oxygen while you do any type of exercise.

•  Don't tighten other muscles (stomach or legs, for example) at the same time.             You want to focus on the muscles you're exercising.

 

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