Kegels making leaks worse?

[hotslinthesun]

This might sound strange but I've noticed with this pregnancy that I'm starting to have issues with leaks when sneezing or coughing, but it's only on the days that I remember to do my kegels... I forgot to do them for 2 days in a row and had no issues, and then once I remembered to start doing them again the leaking started again. Anyone else have this? Maybe I'm tiring the muscles out and therefore they're not as strong??? Oh the joys!!!!!

 

[Jaycrew]

Im not sure - I know kegels are excellent and for me they seem to work immediately. I havent done them in a long time though. The random leaks I believe are just a joy of pregnancy which is normal. honestly this happens to me more than I would like to admit. and I'm doing my kegels now- thanks for reminding me LOL (as a suggestion) You can practice your kegels while you go to the bathroom. Maybe that will help you. pee- stop and hold pee-stop and hold. Now those I do randomly you can test your muscle strength too by your hold. I thought that was cool when i heard that!!!

 

[Dibbles]

Hi there

I think it's very easy to use the wrong muscles when doing kegals. I know I was. I found the hab-it system (Tasha Mulligan) worked best and even my OB noticed a difference (tmi lol). There a number of free videos which show how to do a basic kegal so you don't have to buy the DVD or anything like that. If you look on the right side of the homepage she actually has a free pdf of exercises for pregnant women.

Should be easy to find if you google it, not sure if I'm allowed to post links on the board.
Good luck

 

[cflower04]

It's not a good idea to practice kegels while peeing as it can cause an infection! Maybe try it once to make sure you are using the right muscles but then stop!