{"id":26859,"date":"2022-04-21T22:22:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T22:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centre1mes.es\/blog\/pelvic-floor-preparation-for-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2022-04-21T22:22:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T22:22:32","slug":"pelvic-floor-preparation-for-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centre1mes.es\/en\/blog\/pelvic-floor-preparation-for-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelvic Floor Preparation for Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e4169556-c232-4484-829f-322407bcdd81\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>At Centre 1 M\u00e9s, we focus on preparing the pelvic floor for pregnancy using advanced and effective methods, performed by our midwife. This preparation includes perineal massage and, optionally, the use of the EPI-NO device.<\/p>\n<h2>What is EPI-NO?<\/h2>\n<p>The EPI-NO is a device designed to exercise the pelvic floor muscles. It consists of a silicone balloon and a hand knob with an integrated pressure display (biofeedback). This device not only prepares the pelvic floor for childbirth, but also helps restore muscle tone postpartum.<\/p>\n<h3>Clinically Proven Benefits of EPI-NO<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reduced Labor Time<\/strong>: Clinical studies have shown that EPI-NO training can significantly reduce the second stage of labor. In a control group, the average duration was 54 minutes, while in the group using EPI-NO, it was reduced to 29 minutes.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/starnbergmed.com\/clinical-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starnberg Medical<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epino.de\/en\/studies-epino.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epino<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better APGAR Scores<\/strong>: Babies born to mothers who used the EPI-NO showed higher APGAR scores, indicating better immediate physical condition after birth.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epino.de\/en\/epi-no-details.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epino<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced Need for Analgesics<\/strong>: The demand for analgesics during labor decreased by almost two-thirds, from 42% in the control group to 16% in the EPI-NO group.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/starnbergmed.com\/epi-no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starnberg Medical<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced Episiotomy and Perineal Injury Rate<\/strong>: Women who used EPI-NO had a significantly lower rate of episiotomies and perineal injuries. Four times as many women in the EPI-NO group experienced a delivery without any perineal injury compared to the control group<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epino.de\/en\/studies-epino.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epino<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epino.de\/en\/birth-preparation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epino<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>How EPI-NO Works<\/h4>\n<p>EPI-NO training is performed in two main phases:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pelvic Floor Strengthening Exercises<\/strong>: Begin early in pregnancy and continue after delivery. These exercises help to support the weight of pregnancy and a faster recovery of the pelvic floor after childbirth.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epino.de\/en\/epi-no-details.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epino<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epino.de\/en\/birth-preparation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epino<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perineum Stretching Exercises<\/strong>: Begin around the 36th week of pregnancy. These 20-minute daily exercises help to increase the elasticity of the perineum, simulating the sensation of childbirth and preparing the body for a more natural and less traumatic birth.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/starnbergmed.com\/clinical-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starnberg Medical<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\"> (<\/span><a class=\"text-green-600 !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epino.de\/en\/birth-preparation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epino<\/a><span class=\"text-token-text-secondary\">)<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Pelvic floor preparation with the EPI-NO at Centre 1 M\u00e9s offers a number of benefits for both mother and baby, contributing to a shorter and less painful delivery, with better postpartum recovery. This holistic and clinically proven approach is an excellent choice for expectant mothers who want a more positive and healthy birth experience.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how we can help you with pelvic floor preparation and the use of EPI-NO, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you every step of the way to motherhood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Centre 1 M\u00e9s, we focus on preparing the pelvic floor for pregnancy using advanced and effective methods, performed by our midwife. 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