6 of the best pelvic floor trainers 2024
WHAT ARE PELVIC FLOOR TRAINERS?
Pelvic floor trainers usually have one or more kegels that are small weighted pods. These are inserted into the vagina and can sometimes be connected to an app. They can simplify pelvic floor exercises, ensure you are doing them correctly and make them more effective.
why should you exercise the pelvic floor in pregnancy?
The pelvic floor muscles are the ones you use to urinate. In pregnancy, they can weaken due to hormonal changes and the pressure of the baby on the bladder. This could mean that you leak urine in late pregnancy or after birth, especially when you cough, sneeze, laugh or strain in exercise.
Pelvic floor exercises can also reduce the risk of a prolapse after birth.
When can you use pelvic floor trainers?
Most can be used throughout your pregnancy as long as you have no complications. After the birth, wait for six weeks before using them again.
what are the features to look out for?
The part that is inserted into the vagina is usually made of silicone and you need to ensure that it’s medical-grade silicone and therefore has passed rigorous testing proving it to be safe inside the body.
Instructions for use can come via an app that you sync to the pelvic floor trainer, an e-book or the kegel will have vibrations to guide you through the exercises.
WHAT ARE THE BEST PELVIC FLOOR TRAINERS?
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 5 January 2024.
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1. bodyotics deluxe Kegel Weighted Exercise Balls
Six weights for beginner to advanced.
They are made from medically approved silicone that is hypoallergenic and BPA-free.
Comes with an e-Book guide.
Can be used throughout a complication-free pregnancy and then again after the six-week postpartum check-up.
2. Elvie Trainer
A small pod that you insert like a tampon and connect to an app to track your progress in real-time and will detect an incorrect technique.
The trainer is covered with medical-grade silicone.
Can be used throughout pregnancy and six weeks after birth.
3. Intimina KegelSmart
This vibrates when you need to contract your muscles.
It measures your strength then gives you the perfect exercise routine for your ability level.
Made from medical grade silicone.
Intimina recommend that you check with your doctor before using it in pregnancy and do not use it in the first six weeks after birth.
4. Intimate Rose Kegel balls
Six different kegel weights from beginner to expert.
Hypoallergenic and medical-grade silicone.
Comes with instructions and access to training videos.
Made by an American company.
5. aniball
The Aniball is slightly different. It’s a balloon and pump, made from medical-grade silicone that you gradually inflate.
It stretches and relaxes the pelvic muscles with a series of exercises.
Around 80% of women tear during labour and two studies have shown that after using the Aniball 68 - 81% of women did not experience tears or an episiotomy (surgical incision).
It’s safe to use from the completed 36th week of pregnancy.
6. The Pelvic Floor Bible by jane simpson
Contains everything you need to know about the pelvic floor including exercises you can do without the need for any gadgets.
Written by a continence expert.
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