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Pregnancy and discomfort
For 9 months, the whole body is put to the test so that the development and growth of the baby take place in the best possible conditions! Downside ? Over the weeks and months, the uterus gradually dilates and begins to occupy an increasingly important place. As a result, the pressure on the pelvic floor muscles increases, the ligaments begin to relax and stretch, and even the bladder is heavily strained with a straightening of the curvature between it and the urethra. Childbirth, meanwhile, also further weakens these areas, especially in the event of a small tear such as an episiotomy.
To get the body back on its feet, it is essential to give it time to heal. Pay special attention to your diet, of course, and give yourself as many naps as possible to recover as well and as much as possible, even during this period when diaper changes and bottles follow one another! Also, think about doing Kegel exercises for your perineum: these will allow you to tone up this entire complex network of muscles, over-used in recent months …
The importance of Kegel exercises
The principle ? Contract and then relax the muscles of the perineum, focusing on breathing, in order to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. And these exercises are not limited to the post-pregnancy! They can very well be done before to firm this area and prepare for a more serene postpartum, but also by all women anxious to get the most out of their body; these workouts revealing a host of often unsuspected benefits! Among them ? Control over urine leakage, when sneezing or coughing. But also a tenfold vaginal tone, with renewed comfort and pleasure felt during sex.
INTIMINA’s KegelSmart ™, a professional home coach!
Want to get help? INTIMINA, the expert brand in intimate care, has imagined a practical and quick solution to regain control, for only 5 minutes a day, of perineum training!
A true “personal trainer”, this design tool – called KegelSmart™– is made from medical grade silicone with a soft touch finish. Clever, it adapts to the female anatomy and makes it possible to record pelvic strength with each use, to automatically define the level of exercise to be set up, and to adapt the vibration program accordingly to ensure all a tailor-made routine. And with each use the level is indicated, to allow users to measure their progress and stay motivated! A clinical study in partnership with the Banner University Medicine Institute in Phoenix has also proven that measurable results are proven, in just 12 weeks …
Another solution for training? Laselle ™ weighted balls, molded in ultra-smooth 100% medical grade silicone and available in 3 different weights. The principle: contract the muscles around them to lift the pelvic floor upwards, adding more or less resistance.
Pelvic floor disorders are not inevitable! They can be prevented and improved thanks to the right exercises, and dedicated devices …