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Lets get serious about looking after your Pelvic Floor Before, During and After Pregnancy
* Start with doing your pelvic floor exercises daily. Standing, sitting or lying down. If you don't know...
* Start with doing your pelvic floor exercises daily. Standing, sitting or lying down. If you don’t know how to do this, book an appointment with a pelvic physio. Once you know you’re engaging the right muscles, tighten them as strongly as possible and hold for five to ten seconds. Try to do this three to five times per day.
* Avoid high impact exercises: Running, skipping, jumping. Anything high-impact that puts too much pressure on your pelvic floor should be avoided until you have regained strength. Opt for pregnancy and post natal friendly exercise classes like Babes n’ Bellies, Baby Boot camp or Pilates
* Avoid lifting heavy weights: Heavy lifting can put pressure and strain on your pelvic floor so this should be avoided when your pelvic floor is weak. This can cause further damage to your pelvic floor.
* DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT, strain when you go to the toilet: This can put you at risk of prolapse so do your best to eat a balanced diet with fibre to avoid any uncomfortable toilet situations.
* Drink lots of water for good bladder health: Your pelvic floor helps control your bladder so a healthy bladder makes this job easier.
More questions or after more information? Email us on info@mpfp.net.au
