How to do Kegel exercises during pregnancy
How to do Kegel exercises during pregnancy
Squeeze your muscles as if you were trying not to pass gas. Your belly, legs, and buttocks shouldn't move. Hold the squeeze for 3 seconds, then relax for 5 to 10 seconds.
Add 1 second each week until you can squeeze for 10 seconds. Repeat the exercise 10 times a session. Do 3 to 8 sessions a day. If these exercises cause you pain, stop doing them and talk with your doctor.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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