Tips for a healthy pelvic floor

Pelvic floor fact sheet
Pelvic floor fact sheet Photo: Sandy Scheltema

Tips for a healthy pelvic floor

  1. 1. Avoid heavy lifting.
  2. 2. Perform pelvic floor exercises every day.
  3. 3. Avoid constipation through diet and by drinking water.
  4. 4. Try not to go to the toilet "just in case". Learn to wait until you have 250-300ml in your bladder.
  5. 5. Learn the correct toilet position and avoid slumping and straining.

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