ABSTRACT
Objective:
to assess the effectiveness of post-partum interventions to prevent urinary incontinence: a systematic review.
Method:
systematic review of randomized controlled studies conducted in the MEDLINE, Cochrane, Scopus and the Virtual Library on Health (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, BVS) databases.
Results:
six articles were included in this review. All studies used the Pelvic Floor Muscle Training as the main procedure to prevent urinary incontinence. The results pointed to a positive and effective intervention in the post-partum period.
Conclusion:
there is evidence that programs of exercise of the pelvic floor musculature performed both in the immediate and late post-partum result in a significant increase in muscle strength and contribute to prevent urinary incontinence.
Descriptors:
Primary Prevention; Effectiveness; Pelvis Diaphragm; Urinary Incontinence; Post-Partum Period