Assessment of muscle strength and perinatal and maternal effects resulting from the strengthening exercises of the pelvic floor in pregnancy

This study is looking at whether doing pelvic floor muscle exercises during pregnancy helps reduce leaking urine (urinary incontinence), improves labour and delivery outcomes, and benefits overall pelvic health for women and their babies. Researchers will track muscle strength before and after delivery and compare women who exercise with those who don't. You may be eligible if: - You are a woman aged 18 to 40 years - You are pregnant and less than 20 weeks along - This is your first pregnancy (nulliparous) - You have a single, normally located pregnancy - You have low-risk pregnancy (or gestational diabetes is allowed) - You do not currently exercise regularly (more than twice per week for over 30 minutes) You may NOT be eligible if: - You already exercise regularly (more than twice a week for more than 30 minutes) - You have a condition that prevents or limits exercise during pregnancy - You are allergic to latex (used in the examination device) Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.