Postpartum
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Recovery
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a fundamental step in postpartum recovery, systematically prescribed in France at the postnatal visit. The pelvic floor, stressed throughout pregnancy and stretched during childbirth, requires reconditioning to prevent urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. Multiple methods coexist: manual physiotherapy, biofeedback, electrostimulation, postnatal yoga, and the De Gasquet method. The choice depends on the perineal assessment and patient preferences.
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