Are pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises effective for cesarean delivery rate and postpartum pelvic floor function: A randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercise in reducing cesarean section rates and preventing pelvic floor dysfunction in primiparous women.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Methods: A single-center prospective study was conducted among 200 primiparous participants (aged 18-38 years) who undertook formal card-issuing maternity tests between June 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.