Article: Pelvic floor muscle training for prevention of female urinary incontinence.

Morkved S, Bo K, Schei B, Salvesen KA. Pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy to prevent urinary incontinence: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2003. 101: 313-319.

(Abstract prepared by Jean Hay-Smith)

Design: This was a randomised trial with two treatment arms, (a) intensive antenatal pelvic floor muscle training, and (b) standard antenatal care.

Setting: Three hundred and one women pregnant with their first child who were continent prior to pregnancy, attending a tertiary hospital for a 'routine' ultrasound scan at 18 weeks gestation, gave informed consent and were randomised.

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