Pregnancy bladder leakage? simple ball exercises and deep breathing may offer relief

This study tests whether combining Swiss ball exercises with diaphragmatic breathing can reduce stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising) in pregnant women. Forty-two pregnant women with mild to moderate incontinence will be split into two groups: one doing Swiss ball exercises plus breathing, the other doing Swiss ball exercises alone. Both groups will also do standard Kegel exercises. Researchers will measure changes in incontinence symptoms, pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life over six weeks.