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.
Keyphrases
- urinary incontinence
- systematic review
- physical activity
- quality improvement
- randomized controlled trial
- meta analyses
- virtual reality
- healthcare
- pregnant women
- palliative care
- risk assessment
- public health
- skeletal muscle
- body mass index
- birth weight
- preterm birth
- pain management
- adipose tissue
- affordable care act
- gestational age