Doing kegels?

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Hey. Glow keeps telling me I should do kegels. Anyone done this? Anyone actually done it through pregnancy and think it helped at the end? I used to think it was a post-pregnancy thing. Thanks x

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It will definitely help when pushing and will help during recovery.

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Kegels are the best thing you can ever do for your vagina pregnant or not. I've always been one to try to do 100-300 a day & I have gotten compliments from Obgyns for the great shape of my vagina even after having kids (awkward I know). They keep your muscles down there tight and in shape. It also reduces you chances of tearing doing delivery. Most woman work out their body but forget about the unseen parts kegels  is a great balance.

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I didn't do it during my first pregnancy and I kind of regret it now. I think it would've helped during pushing and recovery. This time I'm 9 weeks and still haven't been doing them because I never remember 😂 I know you can literally do them anytime but I'm busy with a 10 month old and forget pretty much everything these days lol I hope to get into the routine of doing them and see if I find it helpful

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I have done them during my two pregnancies. I didn't have any tears after my first labour and I do think the kegels helped. Also I have never had any bladder issues (leaking, peeing myself when coughing or sneezing for example) during either pregnancy and after. I do them whilst watching TV or reading in bed. I don't count as such, just do as many as I feel like

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