pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy. If not, don't let that stop you from starting now - they're all-important in the battle to keep leaky bladders at bay and, as an added bonus, can help to improve satisfaction during sex! Find out how to do pelvic floor exercises here . You can also make a start on the long, slow process of getting your tummy muscles back in shape by softly pulling them in whenever you get the chance. (If you're not sure how, imagine drawing your tummy in towards your spine.) Hold for a few seconds, breathing all the while, and then release. Do this as many times a day as you can fit in. (It's also a good idea to hold in your tummy in this way when you bend over or lift anything: it will help to support your back and so help to ease or prevent back pain, a common problem after birth.) You could also squeeze in a few pelvic tilts when you find yourself with a free moment: stand with your back to a wall, slide a hand into the gap between your lower back and the wall and use your tummy muscles to tilt your pelvis backwards. Hold for a little while before releasing. You'll know you're doing it right if you can feel your lower back pushing against your hand. Gentle walking is also ok in the early weeks - you'll probably be getting out and about with your baby in a sling