A nurse teaches a pregnant client to perform kegel exercises. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the purpose of these types of exercises?

Option 2 : The exercises will help strengthen the pelvic floor in preparation for delivery

Concept-

• Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles around the perineum area between the vagina and rectum.
• These exercise will help you to get in shape after childbirth, and prevent incontinence problem as you age.
• These exercise prepare you for childbirth and prevent from urinary stress incontinence

Explanation-

• These exercise will help strengthening the pelvic floor in preparation for delivery.
• Kegel exercise help in tightening of vaginal muscles in ageing women.
• How to do Kegel exercise –

1. Bladder should be empty, then sit or lie down
2. Pelvic muscle hold tight and count 3 to 5
3. Relax muscles and count 3 to 5, repeat 10 times, 3 times a day (morning, afternoon, and night)

• Exercise will reduce edema – lie down and elevate the feet, moving only the feet, point your toes up towards your head and down from head. Repeat this 30 min.3 times\day
• These exercises will help reduce uterine contraction – deep squats help relax and lengthen the pelvic floor muscles and stretch the perineum
• These exercise reduce urinary tenderness-pelvic floor muscles exercise stronger and improve bladder and bowl function.