How to Perform Kegels During Pregnancy and Its Benefits

A healthy pregnancy is ensured not just by eating right, but also by exercising. Many believe that exercise is not good for pregnancy, but that’s a myth to be done away with. In fact, there are exercises exclusively for pregnancy that strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and these ensure smooth delivery. However, remember to do these exercises under the supervision of an expert who knows and has helped pregnant women before.

Also, consult your doctor to know which ones are the best for you. And one such exercise is Kegels recommended for its numerous advantages during pregnancy. Our proparent blogger Janaki Srinivasan in her blog shares all you need to know about Kegels. Read on to know more…

Among the exercises recommended for pregnancy, the one that is most common is Kegels. Named after an American Gynecologist Dr. Arnold Kegel, who first created them in 1948, Kegel is a type of pelvic floor exercise that promotes a healthy labor. He said that Kegel strengthens pelvic floor muscles, treats urinary incontinence, hemorrhoids and helps control the bladder—some of the common problems women suffer during and post-pregnancy.

Why Kegel During Pregnancy?

Here are some reasons that will answer this question.

1. Pelvic muscles need to be strengthened:

   Pushing the baby through the pelvis is not as easy as you imagine. The muscles have to stretch to great levels. So it is a good idea to strengt