I. Purposes of Antenatal Exercise
I. Purposes of Antenatal Exercise
I. Purposes of Antenatal Exercise
Pelvic floor exercise enhances the control and support of pelvic floor
muscles. It helps you prepare for childbirth and prevents uterine
prolapse, urinary incontinence and haemorrhoid.
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(2) Back and abdominal exercise
Subsequent Visits
﹣ Sit on a chair with your back against the seatback
﹣ Breathe naturally
﹣ Tighten the abdomen and then press the pelvis
downwards to flatten your low back against the
seatback. Hold for 5 seconds, and relax
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(4) Lower limbs relaxation exercise
﹣ This exercise enhances the flexibility
and strength of inner thighs and pelvic
muscles. It helps you get accustomed
to the delivery position and prevent thigh
spasm during delivery
﹣ Sit on a stable low chair against a wall and
spread your thighs sideways. Hold for 5
seconds and relax
Note: 1. It is suitable for pregnant women with
tight thighs
2. Do not pull apart the thighs
3. Please note that this exercise is not
suitable for those with pain over the pubic
bones
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C. Apical breathing
Subsequent Visits
﹣ Suitable for severe pain
﹣ Cross your hands below the
clavicles with your mouth slightly
open. Breathe in through the
nose and the mouth. Breathe
out lightly as if trying to flicker the
flame of a candle without blowing
it out, and feel the upper lungs
moving slightly up and down
(This leaflet is prepared by the Department of Health and the Hong Kong Physiotherapy
Association)
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