Examination of the Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises on Blood Flow in Pregnant Women

For each participant included in the exercise group, an individualized pelvic floor muscle exercise program will be created based on the results of digital palpation and the PERFECT assessment system. The first exercise session will be conducted with the physiotherapist, and the participant will be provided with a home-based program. During pregnancy check-ups, the pelvic floor muscles will be re-evaluated, and the exercise program will be updated according to the new evaluation results. To monitor the home-based program, participants will be given an exercise tracking chart that they will be asked to fill out daily

Participants in the control group of our study will receive standard pregnancy care and check-ups. Within this scope, the general health status of the pregnant women will be evaluated during routine antenatal follow-up visits, check-ups appropriate to their gestational weeks will be performed, and necessary medical interventions will be carried out. Additionally, participants will receive detailed education about pelvic floor anatomy, the functions of the pelvic floor muscles, and the changes that occur in these muscles during pregnancy. Within the scope of general health education, information will be provided about nutrition, hygiene, exercise, and other lifestyle recommendations during pregnancy. The participants in the control group will not be given the specific pelvic floor muscle training program applied in the experimental arm of the study; they will only receive standard pregnancy care and general information