This study aimed to determine the effect of perineal massage and pelvic floor exercise in the antenatal period on sexuality and urinary and fecal incontinence in the postpartum period. This study will be conducted in a pregnant school at a state hospital in Turkey. An active control group will be formed as the control group. The control group will be given the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet prepared by the researchers. Experimental 1 group will receive perineal massage training in addition to the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group. Experimental 2 group will receive pelvic floor exercises in addition to perineal massage training and the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group.
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Female Sexual Function Index
Timeframe: Postpartum 12th weeks
The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-ICIQ
Timeframe: Postpartum 12th weeks
Fecal Incontinence Severity Index-FISI
Timeframe: Postpartum 12th weeks