I keep hearing about Kegel exercises and their importance during pregnancy. Can anyone explain what Kegel exercises are for pregnancy and how to do them correctly?
When I was at my mum's place, she made sure I stayed active with light chores, but I also practiced these Kegels regularly. It really helped me recover much faster post-delivery. Just do them gently while sitting comfortably on a chair or bed.
Beta, these are just ways to keep your lower body strong so that delivery is smooth and you don't face weakness later. Along with these exercises, make sure you eat healthy and drink warm milk with a little ghee. But please don't overdo any exercise if your body feels tired.
I just delivered my baby two months ago and Kegels were a savior for me. I had some urine leakage issues in my last trimester, and doing these daily really controlled it. Start slowly, don't strain, and you will see the difference in a few weeks.
Kegels are basically pelvic floor exercises where you squeeze and release your muscles like you are trying to stop urine midway. I had a C-section, but doing these gently during pregnancy and even after recovery really helped heal my pelvic muscles. It's great for strengthening your core.
My mother told me to do squattings for normal delivery, but my doctor advised me to focus on Kegel exercises instead to strengthen the pelvic floor. It is very simple and you can do it anytime sitting quietly. Just make sure your bladder is empty before you start.
Oh god, in my 3rd trimester, just getting up from the bed feels like a workout, let alone exercises! But Kegels are great because you can literally do them while lying down and watching TV. You just squeeze your pelvic muscles, hold for 5 seconds, and release—highly recommend for bladder control!
It is simply pelvic floor strengthening. Squeeze the muscles you use to stop peeing, hold it for a few seconds, and relax. Do it 10-15 times a day to prevent urinary leakage now and to make labor easier later. It is highly effective, so start doing it daily.
