Knowledge Of The Effect Of Regular Pelvic Floor Exercises On Maternal Health Among Women Of Reproductive Age

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to Study Exercise has become a vital part of many women’s lives. Although many women still prefer to engage in exercise during pregnancy, they are concerned about the possible adverse effects. The concerns about exercising during pregnancy relate to the dual stresses of pregnancy and exercise that might create conflicting physiological demands on the mother-to-be (Wiswell, 1996; Sternfeld, 1997). In contrast to the adaptations that occur during pregnancy, which are intended to nurture and protect the foetus, those that occur during exercise serve to …