A recent Cochrane systematic review found that pregnant women without prior urinary incontinence

who were randomised to intensive antenatal pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) were less likely to report urinary incontinence in late pregnancy and up to 6 months postpartum than women randomised to:
a. usual antenatal care.
b. no PFME or usual antenatal care.
c. no PFME.


ANS: B

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