Pregnancy is that stage in a woman’s life where their body goes through several significant changes. It is natural for a woman to experience inconsistencies in the body during this time. Most of these are hard to deal with and are uncomfortable too. Usually, these inconsistencies are not long term, and within a few days, the body returns to its usual shape. However, in cases of prolonged inconsistency, they may result in urogynecology problems or pelvic floor disorders. Some of which are uterine prolapse, faecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, etc. The existence of the relationship between childbirth and urogynecology problems is not unknown to the medical science. In fact, because of specialists like Dr Max Mongelli, our knowledge on the matter has vastly increased in recent years.
During normal or vaginal childbirth, the pelvic floor muscles undergo acute muscle strains and considerable stretching, in addition to the regular wear and tear. These events may cause injury to the pelvic muscles, which may further lead to uneventful childbirth. Injuries to the pelvic floor are more prevalent during first vaginal birth, as the soft tissue compressions may last up to hours. These conditions often pose a risk of permanent physical and functional damage.
In order to prevent any injuries to the pelvic muscles during delivery, it is crucial to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles by undergoing physical therapy and doing exercises suggested by a specialist, only under supervision. Some of the most effective exercises to strengthen the muscles are Keggles, squats, split tabletop, bird dog, bridge, etc. Apart from physical training, maintaining a high fibre diet and drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated is equally important. Food items like bananas, avocados, oily fish, eggs etc. have proven to be extremelt effective in strengthening the muscles and providing them with a firm support. Optimal management of labor and carefully undergoing techniques to keep the pelvic muscles strong will minimize the risks of an uneventful vaginal delivery.
Dr. Max Mongelli is one of the finest urologists who have spent several years in understanding the anomalies of childbirth and navigating every aspect of it. Because of his years of research and experience of several decades, today medical science knows how pelvic muscle problems can be treated. With the advancements in the medical field, assessing the potential effects of pregnancy and childbirth on the pelvic floor has become significantly easier and accessible.
