Kegal Exercises

We would never run a marathon with out training.

Kegal exercises are great to help strengthen the vaginal muscles and allow for more control and strength during labor. They also help to maintain strength in your pelvic muscles after pregnancy, preventing bladder control problems and providing support against back pain and strain when lifting and carrying your little tots.

To find the correct muscles, pretend that you are trying to stop urinating in mid stream. Squeeze these muscles for a few seconds and then relax. Repeat this as often as possible. It's as simple as that. Nobody even has to know that you're doing them. (Just make sure you don’t get too carried away and forget to breathe, or start pulling funny faces).

It's important that you don't overdo your kegel exercise in the first
few weeks after birth. Otherwise, you may become very sore. Three sets
of ten repetitions per day are probably enough.

Useful contacts:

Bath Home Birth Groups - Contact Rachel on 01225 868961

Born in water - hiring of birthing pools to expectant families - call Rachel 01225 868961 or

Lisa Barnes - a registered homeopath, working with both classical and modern approaches to homeopathy. Lisa offers effective care for both mother and Baby. http://www.thehealthlounge.co.uk

Post Natal Pilates: Mara Kirk Reynolds - www.pilates-bath.co.uk or call 01225 464383

To book an appointment email -
or call 07879 221460.