Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Myth Buster

From old wives' tales to Dr Google and often unwanted advice from strangers, Knowing what to believe when it comes to exercising during pregnancy and postpartum can be overwhelming.

Test your smarts in our quiz!

Can I start a new exercise program/routine whilst pregnant?

No, I have to continue with my old exercise program/routine

Yes, but i have to make sure my heart rate stays below 140BPM

Yes, but it's best to gain medical clearance before doing so and start with low intensity activities

Can I train the abdominal (core) muscles whilst pregnant?

Yes, but it's important to modify the exercises to suit your bodies anatomical, physiological and individual needs

No, because training your abdominals during pregnancy will cause abdominal separation

Yes, it's ok to continue what i was doing pre pregnancy

I'm not sure

which of these are likely to increase your risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (incontience, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex)

a vaginal birth

A c-section delivery

A vaginal birth and complicated pregnancy

Its doesn’t matter what type of birth or pregnancy you have

When should I see a women's health physiotherapist?

During my pregnancy

Only if I am newly postpartum

At any time (pre-conception, pregnant, postpartum)

I don’t need to see one at all

Which of these exercises will prevent Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)

Abdominal exercises

Certain exercises can help lower the severity or risk of developing diastasis recti however, it cannot be prevented

Full body Exercise

Kegels

When can you return to exercise postpartum?

After your 6 week clearance check

Once your postpartum bleeding has stopped

You can start gentle exercises to assist in your recovery when you feel comfortable enough. Even if it's before your 6 week check

When ever I feel up to it I can start doing what I was doing pre-pregnancy

I just had a baby so I can expect certain symptoms when I exercise/cough/sneeze.

Leak urine

Bulging sensations or feeling like something is coming out of the vagina

Heaviness/Dragging sensations in the pelvic floor

No, Girlfriend you shouldn't exprience any symptoms

What are the benefits of working with an online pre and postnatal coach?

Peace of mind you are exercising safely and confidently and are following the current pregnancy/postpartum exercise guidelines

Convenience to work out from the comfort of my own home with a mobile app

motivational support to keep you on track

Strength building workouts and techniques to improve your pelvic floor and core strength to help you meet the demand of motherhood and beyond.

All of the above

Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Myth Buster

Can I start a new exercise program/routine whilst pregnant?

Can I train the abdominal (core) muscles whilst pregnant?

which of these are likely to increase your risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (incontience, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex)

When should I see a women's health physiotherapist?

Which of these exercises will prevent Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)

When can you return to exercise postpartum?

I just had a baby so I can expect certain symptoms when I exercise/cough/sneeze.

What are the benefits of working with an online pre and postnatal coach?

Quiz results

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Myth Buster

Can I start a new exercise program/routine whilst pregnant?

Can I train the abdominal (core) muscles whilst pregnant?

which of these are likely to increase your risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (incontience, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex)

When should I see a women's health physiotherapist?

Which of these exercises will prevent Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)

When can you return to exercise postpartum?

I just had a baby so I can expect certain symptoms when I exercise/cough/sneeze.

What are the benefits of working with an online pre and postnatal coach?

Woohoo!

How did you go?

Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Myth Buster

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Can I start a new exercise program/routine whilst pregnant?

Can I train the abdominal (core) muscles whilst pregnant?

which of these are likely to increase your risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (incontience, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex)

When should I see a women's health physiotherapist?

Which of these exercises will prevent Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)

When can you return to exercise postpartum?

I just had a baby so I can expect certain symptoms when I exercise/cough/sneeze.

What are the benefits of working with an online pre and postnatal coach?

Quiz results

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Myth Buster

Please enter your email to take the quiz

Can I start a new exercise program/routine whilst pregnant?

Can I train the abdominal (core) muscles whilst pregnant?

which of these are likely to increase your risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (incontience, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex)

When should I see a women's health physiotherapist?

Which of these exercises will prevent Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)

When can you return to exercise postpartum?

I just had a baby so I can expect certain symptoms when I exercise/cough/sneeze.

What are the benefits of working with an online pre and postnatal coach?

Woohoo!

How did you go?