They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca, 33, ...

Urinary incontinence can strike at different points in your life, but it tends to be more common as you get older. Now, new research has found that the condition may be managed by doing regular yoga ...

Kegel exercises are simple, repetitive clenching of the pelvic floor muscles, which are contracted over and over again in an attempt to gain more strength. If you think of them as strength training ...

Pelvic Floor Exercises Help With Incontinence in Late Pregnancy Study finds 12 weeks of pelvic floor muscle training prevents, treats late-pregnancy urinary incontinence A 12-week exercise program, ...

A healthy pelvic floor is something most of us take for granted. Not only does your pelvic floor hold your organs in place, it also helps control your bladder, preventing leaks and accidents. And just ...

Healthier Diet Lowers Stone Risk in Women The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends Kegel exercises and bladder training for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). Kegel exercises to ...

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After suffering in silence, these women are relying on a pessary and the results have been life-changing. What to know about ...

Incontinence, or urine leakage, during exercise is a common type of stress incontinence caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor therapy and some at-home steps can help. It can be frustrating ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • I lose urine when I laugh or sneeze. Is there a medicine to take for this? I am so isolated. — A.K. Answer • ...