title: Pregnancy and childbirth: the effects on pelvic floor muscles.
abstract: This article examines the risks of damage to the pelvic floor that are associated with pregnancy and delivery. It will aim to dispel some myths about pelvic floor exercises and pregnancy and will look at the latest recommendations about pelvic floor muscle exercise.
authors.affiliation: NHS Bolton.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Herbert