As before, contract your pelvic floor muslces for six seconds. Then relax for six seconds.
Repeat the above 75 times (takes 15 minutes) three times per day.
Continue for one week.
Kegels Exercises for Before and After Pregnancy
From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide
Updated March 21, 2005
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
You are again ready to advance the number of repetitions.
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