Effects of Antenatal Exercises on Maternal Birth Outcomes

Effect of Antenatal Pelvic Floor Stretching Vs Strengthening Exercises on Maternal Birth Outcomes in Primigravida

The study is aimed to determine the effects of pelvic floor stretching Vs strengthening on maternal birth outcomes and postpartum urogenital distress in primigravida.

The effects of pelvic floor muscle exercises on the symptoms of postpartum urinary distress is not known, so there is a need to determine whether strengthening or stretching of pelvic floor muscles help in reducing the risk of developing urogenital distress in postpartum period of females. The positive effect of pelvic floor muscle training on duration of labor and maternal birth outcomes is understood. As stated in a systemic review of pelvic floor interventions during pregnancy. The researches done on effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises, included once a week supervised session of sustained pelvic floor muscle contractions with rest intervals and fast contractions with respective rest intervals along with daily home sessions of the same exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primigravida

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any Contraindications to performing an exercise during pregnancy based on recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• females opting for Elective C section