When you’re pregnant, the couch quickly becomes your best friend. Exercise may be the last thing on your mind during the fatigue of the first trimester or when the aches and pains set in as your belly ...

When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

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Exercising during pregnancy provides a multitude of health benefits you may not even consider, like reducing pregnancy discomforts such as back pain, constipation, and leg swelling. It also helps you ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my first child, and I've heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I'm a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain ...

Feeling queasy, tired, achy or even a bit fat and frumpy can discourage pregnant women from exercising. But staying active is even more beneficial than usual when you’re pregnant. Countless studies ...

Pelvic Floor Exercises Help With Incontinence in Late Pregnancy Study finds 12 weeks of pelvic floor muscle training prevents, treats late-pregnancy urinary incontinence A 12-week exercise program, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A healthy pelvic floor is something most of us take for granted. Not only does your pelvic floor hold your organs in place, it ...