Prenatal exercise with perineal massage: outcomes for mothers and babies
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding perineal massage (a gentle stretch of the vaginal opening) to a regular prenatal exercise program can improve outcomes for you and your baby. It aims to see if this combination helps with things like vaginal tears or recovery after birth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are between 8 and 16 weeks pregnant.
- You have no medical conditions that make exercise unsafe, and your doctor has approved you for exercise.
- You can attend exercise classes in person three times a week.
- You plan to give birth at the same hospital where the classes are held.
- You can communicate in Mandarin Chinese.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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