Kegel exercises are commonly known as anal lifting exercises, and mothers can do Kegel exercises during the monthly period to help with postpartum recovery.
Kegel exercise is mainly through the contraction of pubococcygeus muscle, enhance the muscle tension around the bladder neck, can improve postpartum urinary incontinence, pelvic floor muscle laxity, mild prolapse and other symptoms.
Kegel exercise usually can be done during the monthly period, how long after delivery can Kegel exercise generally need to be determined according to the mother’s own situation.
If the woman is not completely discharged within a week after delivery, and the bleeding is relatively heavy, the body is relatively weak, it is generally not recommended to carry out Kegel exercises, so as not to aggravate the discomfort. If the mother’s body recovers well, and the diarrhea and bleeding is less or stops, the exercise can be carried out.
It is recommended that the mother under the guidance of a doctor to carry out Kegel exercises, to master the movement of this exercise, and at the same time pay attention to maintain personal hygiene, pay attention to balanced nutrition, maintain a good mood and so on.