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Kegel Exercises

 What is a Kegel? 

A Kegel is the name of a pelvic floor exercises, named after Dr. Kegel who discovered the practice. These muscles are connected to the pelvic bones and acts as a hammock, holding in your pelvic organs. Try to isolate these muscles trying stopping and starting the flow of urine. 

 
How can I do Kegel exercises? 
Once you’ve located the muscles simply tighten and relax mucsle more and more, about 200 times a day. These are basic kegels. There are many variations on kegels: elevator kegels (Where you tighten slowly, in steps during and beyond, as the elevator stopping on several floors.) You can hold the muscle tightened for five seconds, you can bulge the muscles at the end, and many other variations. 


Why would I want to do Kegel exercises? 
Kegeling offers numerous benefits:  Conditioned muscles will make birth easier, and your perineum will more likely be intact (fewer tears and    episiotomies) 
   Enhanced sexual pleasure for both partners 
   This can prevent prolapses of the pelvic organs 
   This can prevent the leak urine when you sneeze or cough

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