WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1999: Re: More kegels for difficult delivery?

Re: More kegels for difficult delivery?

From: Natalie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:10:43 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Mar 1999, Elizabeth wrote: >
>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
>

I'm actually 6 months postpartum.(new computer) I have been doing kegels for 4&1/2 months, my ob wanted me to wait until things were well on there way to being healed before I started. I forgot to ask him how many or how long though. I was not examined standing up but he did ask me to "bear down" and he didn't say anything about it. At that time I had never heard of prolapses. Since giving birth I have been doing reading,in books and on this forum. Are there any symptoms I should watch for? Thanks a lot for your time! Nat

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