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Assessment of foetal wellbeing in pregnant women subjected to pelvic floor muscle training: a controlled randomised study

verfasst von: Marcos Massaru Okido, Fabiana Lellis Valeri, Wellington Paula Martins, Cristine Homsi Jorge Ferreira, Geraldo Duarte, Ricardo Carvalho Cavalli

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 10/2015

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The objective was to assess foetal wellbeing in pregnant women subjected to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) by evaluating the acute and chronic effects of the procedure using the Doppler method.

Methods

Ninety-six primigravidae with singleton pregnancies and at a low risk of pregnancy complications were randomised to either intervention with PFMT or no intervention. The final analysis included 26 women in the intervention group and 33 in the control group. Women from the intervention group were subjected to a daily PFMT program. Evidence of possible foetal risk was assessed by Doppler and the control group received standard care. The protocol was conducted from 20 to 36 weeks’ gestation. The pulsatility indices (PI) of the uterine, umbilical and middle cerebral arteries were determined at 28, 32 and 36 weeks’ gestation. The acute effects were determined by comparing the values obtained before and after exercise in the group subjected to PFMT and the chronic effects were determined by comparing the resting values of the trained group with those of the control group.

Results

The results obtained showed normal values for the three gestational ages in both groups, with no difference between groups. Comparison before and after exercise showed a significant decline in the PI of uterine artery at 36 weeks without changes in the flow of umbilical and middle cerebral arteries.

Conclusion

Pelvic floor muscle training in low-risk primigravidae with singleton pregnancies was associated with a significant decline in PI of the uterine artery after exercise, while no significant changes in the flow of the middle cerebral and umbilical arteries were found. The PFMT may be recommended to women as a first-line measure to prevent of urinary incontinence during pregnancy.

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Titel: Assessment of foetal wellbeing in pregnant women subjected to pelvic floor muscle training: a controlled randomised study
verfasst von: Marcos Massaru Okido
Fabiana Lellis Valeri
Wellington Paula Martins
Cristine Homsi Jorge Ferreira
Geraldo Duarte
Ricardo Carvalho Cavalli
Publikationsdatum: 01.10.2015
Verlag: Springer London
Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 10/2015
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2719-4

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