Safe & Effective Kegel Exercising after Childbirth

Q: After my baby is born, how long should I wait to start exercising?

A: You can start with simple exercises to increase strength in the abdominal and perineal muscles, which have been stressed and stretched during pregnancy and delivery. Stomach tightening, gentle abdominal curls, and Kegel exercises are helpful. (Women who've delivered by Cesarean section should not attempt any abdominal exercises for six weeks.)

If you've had a baby, you've no doubt been told to do Kegel exercises, which strengthen the pubococcygeus (PC) muscles that form the pelvic floor between the legs. Toning these muscles, which contract during orgasm, helps many women climax more easily; yet many of us skip this exercise or do it wrong.

Adding resistance to Kegel exercises rapidly produces results as well as stronger muscle development which enhances bladder control, orgasms etc. It is safe to use the Kegelmaster when your doctor tells you that you are ready to resume intercourse.