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Article: Regardless of Childbirth Method, Having a Strong Pelvic Floor Is Key in Promoting Healing and Preventing Incontinence Issues.
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- October 9, 2006
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a lot of discussion these days about the pros and cons of different methods of giving birth, particularly how this affects the pelvic floor and incontinence. Some believe a cesarean birth can help avoid postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction. Others feel that the risks associated with c-sections don't outweigh the potential benefits.
The one element not often considered is that research has shown pregnancy itself -- actually carrying a baby for 9 months -- can cause damage to the pelvic floor. For this reason, it's important that women exercise this vital muscle group before, during and after pregnancy to prevent ...