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Re: More kegels for difficult delivery?From: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 30 Mar 1999 08:35:49 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 30 Mar 1999, Natalie wrote: > >After a vaginal delivery, how many kegel exercises(150 to 200 I have heard) should a woman do per day and for how long? After this time is there a maintenence number to be continued thru life? Should one do more >and for a longer period of time if she had a real difficult delivery? && From what I've heard, doing a large amount of kegels prior to the delivery and post delivery helps w/overall strenght of the pelvic floor muscles. As for how long - prevention is always key so a woman should do kegels throughout her life to help maintain strength in the pelvic floor - not something that is discussed much though. I'm not sure how many is called for to 'maintain' but be sure they are being done correctly.
>(long pushing phase-2&1/2hrs.with a large mediolateral plus laceration) There is no sign of stress incontinence or any difficulty with intercourse. Thanks, Nat && Just a few questions. How many weeks postpartum and have you been examined by your obgyn standing up? Only way to tell even if mild prolapse has occurred. Hope it's not the case, but if you catch it in the mild stage, kegels can help tremendously. Incontinence is not the only symptom of pelvic problems nor is difficult sexual relations. Prolapsed organs tend to 'fall' back into place when laying down. Just some information - probably too much ;-)
-- Elizabeth
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