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Why Is The Vaginal Balloon Used During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Question: What is a vaginal balloon? Why would one be used for a a girl who is 22 weeks pregnant?
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Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Vaginal ballon is a device for exercising pelvic floor muscles.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

Vaginal balloon is a device for exercising pelvic floor muscles. It helps to increase the elasticity and strength of pelvic muscles. It helps to avoid injury associated with delivery. These exercises are advised at the end of 8 th month of pregnancy and not so early.

If you have further concerns, do write to me.
Brst wishes,
Dr Rama
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Why Is The Vaginal Balloon Used During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Vaginal ballon is a device for exercising pelvic floor muscles. Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today. Vaginal balloon is a device for exercising pelvic floor muscles. It helps to increase the elasticity and strength of pelvic muscles. It helps to avoid injury associated with delivery. These exercises are advised at the end of 8 th month of pregnancy and not so early. If you have further concerns, do write to me. Brst wishes, Dr Rama