Yes, for most people with uncomplicated pregnancies

Pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy is generally considered safe and beneficial for people with uncomplicated pregnancies. Research suggests it is associated with reduced rates of urinary incontinence in late pregnancy and faster postpartum recovery.

As with any exercise during pregnancy, the key modifier is your specific situation. Discuss it with your obstetric provider at your next visit if you have any uncertainty.

What to keep in mind

Keep it gentle. Pregnancy is not the time for high-volume or high-intensity pelvic floor training. The hormonal environment softens connective tissues, and the pelvic floor is already under significant load from the growing uterus. Gentle, controlled contractions are appropriate; intense or exhaustive training is not.

Listen to your body. If any exercise feels wrong or uncomfortable, stop and consult your provider.

Breathing matters more during pregnancy. Make sure you are not holding your breath during contractions, which is easier to do when your lungs have less room to expand.

What the research says

Multiple studies have found that structured pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy reduces the incidence of urinary incontinence in the third trimester. Some studies also suggest it leads to shorter second-stage labor and better pelvic floor function at six months postpartum, though the evidence here is less definitive.

If you had complications during pregnancy

If you have been told to avoid physical activity or have pregnancy-related complications (such as cervical insufficiency, pre-eclampsia, or placenta previa), do not resume or begin pelvic floor training without specific clearance from your obstetric provider.

After delivery

Whatever your pregnancy training looked like, the postpartum period essentially starts over from a recovery perspective. The 6-week check and the guidance at that visit are your real starting point for structured postpartum training.