Kegel exercises, or pelvic muscle exercises:
1. were developed to control or reduce incontinent urine loss.
2. are the best exercises for a pregnant woman because they are so pleasurable.
3. help to manage stress.
4. are ineffective without sufficient calcium in the diet.
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1. Correct. Kegel exercises help control the urge to urinate.
2. Incorrect. Kegel exercises may be fun for some, but the most important matter is the con-trol they provide over incontinence.
3. Incorrect. Kegel exercises help to manage urine, not stress.
4. Incorrect. Calcium in the diet is important, but is not related to Kegel exercises.
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