Influence of pelvic floor muscle training alone or as part of a general physical activity program during pregnancy on urinary incontinence, episiotomy and third- or fourth-degree perineal tear: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Dingfeng ZhangKari BoRocío MontejoMiguel Sánchez-PolánCristina Silva-JoséMontse PalacioRuben BarakatPublished in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2023)
PFMT during pregnancy proves to be an effective preventive intervention for reducing the risk of urinary incontinence and the occurrence of third- or fourth-degree perineal tears. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating PFMT into antenatal care and training programs to improve maternal well-being and overall childbirth outcomes.
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