You might also consider wearing some support stockings during your pregnancy. These will not only help combat swelling, but may help prevent or minimize effects of varicose veins later in pregnancy. Most medical care suppliers carry support hosiery that works well for women during pregnancy.

You should look for support hose with a medium grading minimum, meaning they provide firm support. Compression hose can often be purchased online. You can also ask your healthcare provider where you might purchase a pair or two.

Be sure when you are doing your Kegel’s that you concentrate on pelvic floor muscles specifically; try not to do any other exercises. You should squeeze for about 15 seconds several times per day.

It is important that you don’t overdo your Kegel’s particularly in early weeks after birth, or you may become very sore. Consider working up to doing three sets of ten repetitions over course of day.