IRCT20190427043386N1.

Study name	The effect of Kegel exercises for prevention and treatment of constipation and flatulence in antenatal and postnatal
Methods	Randomised controlled trial
Participants	Pregnant mothers, healthy. Minimum age 18 years old
Interventions	Experimental group: Kegel exercises on daily basis, 3 times a day, for 15 to 20 minutes, for 8 consecutive weeks, in addition to routine care Control group: conventional standard methods for improving constipation, such as increased fluid and fibre intake (celluloid material, such as wheat and whole wheat, wheat bran, vegetables, and fruits)
Outcomes	Constipation score; bloating score
Starting date	Expected recruitment date: 21 May 2019
Contact information	Saideh Mehrabadi (saidehmehrabadi@yahoo.com)
Notes	Email sent to the author, enquiring about the trial