Re: Kegel problems -- follow-up

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I was not specifically instructed by my OB to do these, but had read in books/posts that strengthening the muscles can be beneficial during labor, ostensibly to help push and to help prevent tearing. If there are no medical benefits, are there any drawbacks? I obviously don't want to do anything to cause problems. Would this fall under the category of "might not help but probably couldn't hurt"? I've got it on my list to ask the Dr. when I see her next week, but I figured I'd get the forum's input.

Thanks for your help.

>I would expect that to happen during pregnancy. I have not recommended
>that patients do Kegles during pregnancy. Was this rec to ypou or are
>you just doing it on your own? Is there any studies out there to show it
>is of benefit?
>
>R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG

>At Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Stephanie wrote:
>>
>>I'm 25 weeks and have been doing Kegels pretty faithfully. However,
>>sometimes when I pee and try to stop the stream quite a bit seems to
>>leak out. It doesn't happen every time, and there doesn't seem to be a
>>pattern (i.e. completely full bladder, time of day, etc.). I'm just
>>wondering if I'm doing something wrong, or if maybe there's another
>>exercise I could do to strengthen those muscles.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>--
>>Stephanie
>>

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