As before, contract your pelvic floor muslces for six seconds. Then relax for six seconds.
Repeat the above exercise 50 times (takes 10 minutes), three times a day.
Continue for one week.
Kegels Exercises for Before and After Pregnancy
by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.comUpdated March 21, 2005
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
You are now ready to advance the number of repetitions.
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