Qualitative exploration of the acceptability of a postnatal pelvic floor muscle training intervention to prevent urinary incontinence

Abstract Background Childbirth is a major risk factor for urinary incontinence (UI). As a result, pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is commonly recommended during and after pregnancy to prevent the onset of UI. PFMT is often classed as a physical activity (PA) behaviour, hence PA guidelines for po...

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Main Authors: Aileen Grant, Sinead Currie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-019-0878-z