Strengthen the pelvic floor to have a better delivery

For many women it is an unknown body part, but the pelvic floor is very important in female life, and of course also during pregnancy and childbirth.

The pelvic floor is a group of hammock-shaped muscles limited by the buttocks, thighs and pelvis that support three internal organs: the bladder, the uterus and the rectum.

To prevent pelvic floor problems (such as urinary incontinence) and prepare it properly for the time of delivery it is necessary strengthen it throughout pregnancy through exercises and massages.

Every pregnant woman should pay special attention to this part of the body that will have a main function at the time of giving birth. Having a firm and elastic pelvic floor will help provide greater flexibility to the birth canal.

Of course this can influence the duration of delivery and of course to avoid or at least reduce the episiotomy, the cut that is made in the perineum at the time of the expulsion to enlarge the exit hole of the baby. The more elastic the muscle, the more likely it will stretch on its own and less likely to need to be cut.

Kegel exercises are very beneficial to achieve a toned pelvic floor. They are very simple to practice and can be performed anywhere like sitting in the car or in the work chair. In this post we have explained in detail how to do Kegel exercises and in this other the president of the Association of Spanish Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists has recommended other exercises to strengthen the area. It is very important to carry them out consistently from the 4th or 5th month of pregnancy.

Massages in the perineum during pregnancy are also highly recommended to stimulate the area and promote labor conditions. Perineal massages have been shown to help reduce the number of episiotomies by 15%. They can be performed after bathing, when the area is softened, pressing and releasing and then inserting the fingers into the vagina and pressing as explained on the episiotomy.info website.

Video: How to do Kegel Exercises that Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor (March 2024).