No matter how cute your baby bump is, you’ve got to admit it:Pregnancyis not glamorous.

Fortunately, there are ways you might take back control of your bladder.

Thankfully, there is a lot you’re free to do about it."

pregnancy pee

“This alignment puts an increased pressure on the bladder and pelvic floor muscles.”

With a neutral spine, you’ll have better control of your core.

“Staying upright versus rounding forward when you cough will help lessen the load on the pelvic floor.”

standing pregnant woman

“Continuing to use the core muscles during pregnancy is so important for maintaining continence,” she explained.

How do you do this supportive underwear/baby-hugging breathing technique?

Oswald said it’s pretty simple.

pregnant breathing

“Inhale through the nose, feeling the belly expand,” she instructed.