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Wow. We have been trying to adopt for only 3 months!we have been on parentprofiles.com for only 1.5 mos and in that time we have received calls from 5 birthmothers, including the one we matched with. We are listed with one on the largest agencies in the nation and yet we received ALL of our contacts from Parentprofiles.com. In fact our Agency told us that almost 40% of their matchs are direct results of more ...
Kegels
Kegels (kay-gulls) seem to be one of the hottest words around lately. Do you know what one is and why you should be doing it- especially now that you're pregnant? Below you will find a quick course in this easy to do exercise. Kegels are a type of exercise that is used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. This muscle group not only helps with incontinence issues, but will help you have a faster delivery, and get back into shape post-partum. Studies show that women that do kegels regularly during pregnancy are less likely to tear or need an episiotomy during delivery. The increased circulation could also mean fewer hemorrhoids- which is always a good thing. After delivery, women may report a more enjoyable sex life as well as increased bladder control- two things that many women complain about in the post-partum period.
So how then do you do a kegel? It's actually very simple. The next time that you are going to the restroom, tighten your muscles to stop the flow of urine. You should feel a tightening up of your pelvic floor muscles. This is essentially a kegel. Now practice doing the same motion throughout the day in different positions, holding it for about a count of three. One of the best things about kegels, is that no one has to know that you are doing them. You can do them while waiting in line at the grocery store, while sitting at your desk, or washing dishes.
It is never to early to start doing kegels, and they are especially important during the six weeks following delivery. It usually takes anywhere from 3-6 weeks to see a real improvement in muscle control, so start immediately. If you have incontinence problems, it is recommended that you start doing kegels immediately to gain more muscle control over the area. Try to do a few sets of ten several times a day, working up gradually.
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