Kegel's Exercise could Reduce the Incidence of Postpartum Urinary Stress Incontinence Senam Kegel dapat Mengurangi Kejadian Stres Inkontinensia Urin Postpartum

Objective: To investigate the cause of postpartum urinary incontinence in primigravida women and to determine the relationship between stress urinary incontinence and kegel’s exercise. Method: This was an observational study with cross sectional method, performed in institution al hospitals in Makassar. Thirty primigravida women who performed kegel’s exercise were compared with 30 primigravida women who did not perform kegel’s exercise. Data were analyzed with independent-t statistical analysis. Result: Urinary incontinence were significantly lower in primigravida women who performed kegel’s exercise (P=0.000). Conclusion: Kegel’s exercise may reduce the incidence of postpartum stress urinary incontinence. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 2: 96-98]