The pelvic floor is a mysterious and unfamiliar part of the body for many women. There is some emphasis from providers on the importance of Kegels for a strong pelvic floor, yet a lot of misinformation and controversy around this topic. One in three women will have pelvic floor dysfunction including bowel and bladder issues and pelvic pain according to the American Urogynecologic Society. The National Association For Continence has reported that 40% of women are not performing a Kegel exercise correctly.
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Strengthening exercises are an important piece of a prenatal exercise program. Strengthening exercises give the body postural stability and mobility. Strength is needed to balance the laxity in joints and ligaments that occurs from the increase in pregnancy hormones. There is an increased demand on a woman’s body due to normal weight gain, increased curves of the spine and changes in center of mass.
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