Exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor are important during pregnancy and the postpartum period.  This is why it is often suggested to start doing exercises like kegels even before you are pregnant.  To understand exactly what a kegel is and its benefits, visit my K is for Kegels blog in the Pregnancy Blog.  If you aren’t interested in kegels you should at least consider other options for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles including Pilates and yoga…