What's the point in doing pelvic exercises??

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I don't get why my midwife told me to do pelvic floor exercises when isn't that just tightening everything down there? Wouldn't that make it worse in labour?? I'm definitely doing them after the baby!

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Trust me, do your pelvic floor!! 
When I was pregnant with my oldest (born January 2020) I didn't do them and ended up with a slightly prolapsed uterus. Which could have been prevented if I'd done my pelvic floor exercises!
Currently due (TODAY!) with my second and have been told I'll need extra monitoring during labour to make sure it doesn't get worse

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It doesnt tighten everything, it makes your muscles stronger, and strong muscles will help you push more efficiently and help with recovery as well. Your cervix will dilate and your vaginal wall will unfold whether your muscles are strong or not (thats what actually needs to "loosen" in labor), but the strong muscles will help you push with less strain.

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I’ve never heard of these- does anyone have a YouTube channel or Instagram where I could find some help about this?

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Do them!! As someone with POP, my issues could have been prevented had I been more educated and encouraged to keep my pelvic floor strong. Pelvic floor exercises won’t make labor harder or worse, they will strengthen those muscles and make labor easier and more efficient. God bless your midwife for encouraging you to keep on top of your pelvic floor health.

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DO THEM. I had a mild uterine prolapse after birth and it could have been totally prevented if I had strengthened my pelvic floor. It doesn’t make your muscles tighter, it makes the stronger and strong muscles get the job done and recover faster.

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It aids in recovery.