Episode 102: 3 Misconceptions When Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth
Episode 102: 3 Misconceptions When Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth
In today’s episode, Anita outlines the 3 most common misconceptions around the preparation of your pelvic floor for birth – along with some tips and tricks to correct them!
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Resources and References:
Du Y, Xu L, Ding L, Wang Y, Wang Z. (2015) The effect of antenatal pelvic floor muscle training on labor and delivery outcomes: a systematic review with meta-analysis. International Urogynecology Journal, Volume 26 (10):1415-27. doi: 10.1007/s00192-015-2654-4
Bø K, Fleten C, Nystad W. Effect of antenatal pelvic floor muscle training on labor and birth. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jun;113(6):1279-84. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181a66f40
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Time Stamps:
2:20 – What we are talking about today!
3:59 – Misconception #1: You must do HUNDREDS of kegels per day during pregnancy.
10:42 – Misconception #2: Only focus on squeezing and tightening your pelvic floor.
15:14 – Misconception #3: You should only use relaxation breathing or birth breathing in labor.
16:35 – Wrap up and run down!
