Why are Kegel exercises useful while pregnant?

Do your Kegels while you're pregnant, and you'll be glad you did after you have your baby. In this video, obstetrician and gynecologist Evelyn Minaya, M.D., explains why.

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Up Next

  • Why are Kegel exercises useful during pregnancy?

  • Why are hemorrhoids common during pregnancy?

  • What causes urinary incontinence in women?

  • What treatments are available for urinary incontinence?

  • What should I avoid during pregnancy?

  • Can I prevent problems with pregnancy after age 40?

  • Can drinking less fluid help with urinary incontinence?

  • Do I have urinary incontinence if I urinate when I sneeze or cough?

  • Is overactive bladder the same as urinary incontinence?

  • What if I become pregnant and have fibroids?

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