Pelvic Organ Prolapse during Pregnancy Exercises

The question I often get asked is can you give it to me?”Pelvic Organ Prolapse during Pregnancy Exercise?” First, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is common in women during pregnancy so today I want to share with you some exercises that you can do.

What I want you to know is that it won’t get better on its own so you will need to get help.

Your pelvic organs include the bladder, uterus and intestines. They are held in place by tissues called ‘fascia’ and ‘ligaments’. These supporting tissues help attach your pelvic organs to the bony side walls of the pelvis and hold them inside your pelvis.

What Do My Pelvic Floor Muscles Do?

Your pelvic floor muscles hold your pelvic organs from below. If your pelvic floor muscles are weak, then your pelvic organs may not be held in their proper place. As a result, they may bulge or kneel on the penis.

What Are the Types of Prolapse?

1. Pelvic organs can swell on the front wall of the penis (cystocele).

2. Through the back of the vaginal wall (rectocele or enterocele).

3. The uterus may descend into the genital area (uterine prolapse).

What are the Signs of Prolapse?

1. Urinary tract infections.

2. Difficulty emptying your bowels.

3. Heavy sensation or dragging in the penis.

4. A lump that bulges in your penis.

5. Your bladder is not emptying as it should.

6. Poor urine flow.

7. Sexual problems (pain or lack of sensation).

What are the causes of Prolapse?

Childbirth is often the main cause of prolapse. On the way through the vagina, the baby can stretch and tear the supporting tissues and pelvic floor muscles. The more vaginal births you have, the more likely you are to have a prolapse.

How to Prevent Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

What you can do is strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Your pelvic floor muscles can be strengthened with the right exercises. And I will show you these exercises!

5 types of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

1. Cystyocele (the bladder descends and bulges into the vaginal canal).

2. Rectocele (bulging of the large intestine or rectum against the wall of the penis).

3. Enterocele (intestines).

4. Vaginal vault (the vagina collapses on itself, possibly after removal of the uterus-hysterectomy).

5. uterus (womb).

Day 1: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercises Video

Day 2: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercises Video

In this short 7 minute Gentle #PostpartumExercise routine focused on helping recovery from a #PelvicOrganProlapse specifically after birth.

Day 3: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercises Video

Recovery from Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercise Video 2; this workout is longer than 9 minutes with all four kneeling exercises to help promote your recovery.

Day 4: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercises Video

From Pelvic Organ Prolapse Circuit 3, this circuit is longer than 11 minutes with exercises lying on your back without the aid of a pelvic lift with a cushion.