EPI-NO Delphine Instrucciones De Uso página 17

both primiparae, (mothers expecting their
first child), as well as by multiparae, where
no medical reasons make it's use inappro-
priate (see section on "Contraindications").
If your physician or your midwife, has not
recommended a specific training regimen,
you should begin EPI·NO Delphine
Delphine Plus training 3 weeks before
your expected delivery date.
Through the gradual strengthening and
stretching of the muscles and tissue, the
entire pelvic floor will become stronger and
more elastic.
This reduces the chance of a tear of the
perineum or the need for an episiotomy
during delivery.
If the perineum remains undamaged, the
muscles and tissue can more easily recover
following childbirth. Furthermore, any un-
pleasant after-effects, such as scars, pro-
lapse or incontinence may be avoided.
Instructions
Select a pleasant place for your exercise
with EPI·NO Delphine
Ensure you are not disturbed. Choose a
comfortable position (e.g. semi reclined).
With time and practice you will find the most
appropriate position for you.
Under some circumstances you may also
discover a suitable position for giving birth
to your child.
Close the air release valve before introduc-
ing the balloon into the vagina. In some
cases it may be necessary to lubricate the
tip of the balloon (see section "Warning /
Caution").
or
or Delphine Plus.
Three Stage Birth Program
1. Exercise the Pelvic Floor Muscles
Insert about one half of the balloon into the
vagina (see illustration). By gently gliding the
balloon up and down you will obtain a feel-
ing of the elasticity within the perineal area.
Remain relaxed during your exercises even
if the training is unfamiliar at the beginning.
Experience has shown that a certain rou-
tine is achieved after about three training
sessions. You will develop a feeling for the
best routine for you.
While tensing the pelvic floor muscles try to
draw the balloon upward for about 10 sec-
onds. Then relax for 10 seconds and repeat
this exercise for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Gently touch the balloon and feel it moving
upwards with the muscle tension. This way
you can check that you are exercising cor-
rectly.
EPI·NO Delphine Plus
needle on the pressure display before and
after tensing the pelvic floor muscles. You
may not notice any appreciable pressure
difference when you first commence your
exercises. However, after a few days you
will begin to achieve your first results.
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