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Pelvic Floor Party, Kegels Not Invited 07/08/2010
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Just read this article and think its valuable to reprint. Apparently kegels do more damage than good to the pelvic floor integrity. Squatting provides the most benefit for women, as it helps strengthen the muscles and prevent incontinence!
http://mamasweat.blogspot.com/2010/05/pelvic-floor-party-kegels-are-not.htmlweeblylink_new_window
 


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doula los angeles

07/12/2010 2:50:13 pm

Wow, really I read the blog and that sounds horrible. I'm so worry now that I want to try to get pregnant. I hope that is not the case for me got to try all preventive case for this.

 

Mavis

07/26/2010 10:37:52 pm

hi doula los angeles! this was a very informative article and hope that you practice squatting, it will help you during your labor and throughout your life!

 



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    Mavis Gewant

    Mavis is a doula & birth educator in the Hudson Valley. Many of the doulas on this website will also contribute to this blog.

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