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Postnatal fitness Quiz

AT CARiFiT we believe that a little bit of knowledge can go a very long way so....how is your knowledge of postnatal fitness and recovery post birth and how best to manage your own return to full strength and function, boost your mood and manage your energy levels....we also throw in a couple of babywearing questions because after all this is CARiFiT!

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Question 1 of 12

Current guidelines for a vaginal birth suggest waiting how many weeks before returning to exercise?

A

2 weeks

B

6 weeks

C

10 weeks

Question 2 of 12

What are the current guidelines for returning to exercise following an abdominal birth?

A

6 weeks

B

8 weeks

C

12 weeks

Question 3 of 12

What percentage of women have Diastasis Recti at full term in their pregnancy?

A

50%

B

75%

C

100%

Question 4 of 12

How soon after delivery can you start breath work and pelvic floor activation practices?

A

2 days

B

7 days

C

14 days

Question 5 of 12

Once cleared to return to exercise post birth how long is it advised that you wait before returning to running?

A

You can start as soon as cleared - exercise is exercise right!

B

Another 8 to 12 weeks having followed a graded training plan that gradually reintroduces impact

C

Never - following birth you should never ever run again!

Question 6 of 12

How quickly will you lose your baby weight post birth?

A

3 months and it will be all gone

B

1 year is about the norm statistically

C

It will vary wildly from person to person and probably shouldn't be your primary focus

Question 7 of 12

Breastfeeding and exercise is it ok for me and my baby?

A

It is absolutely fine and nothing to worry about

B

It is worth understanding a few things that can help you can your baby but still nothing to worry about!

C

You MUST NOT exercise if you are breastfeeding

Question 8 of 12

How long does the hormone Relaxin stay in your system post birth?

A

2 weeks after birth

B

It stays in your body forever

C

Several months as a minimum but it varies person to person depending on feeding choices and some other factors and it impacts exercise choices!

Question 9 of 12

What is the key to activating your pelvic floor?

A

Holding your breath for ages

B

Sucking your tummy inwards all day every day

C

Learning to activate and engage your core, TVA and pelvic floor as a unit with appropriate breathing and learning to also relax and release the same muscles.

Question 10 of 12

Doesn't babywearing make your baby really clingy and they won't ever want to be put down?

A

Yes it does...you are making a rod for your own back!

B

Babywearing is proven to reduce infant crying, aid social/emotional development and make for more independent and socially confident children

C

Babyweraing has no benefits plus it is bad for your back!

Question 11 of 12

I have heard that you cannot babywear a newborn because they are to little?

A

There are lots of great newborn carriers that are designed for babies from 7lbs and some from even smaller.

B

Absolutely right it is dangerous

C

You should wait until they are old enough to face outwards!

Question 12 of 12

I've heard that it is dangerous to wear your baby in a carrier until at least 12 weeks post birth?

A

We are evolved to have our baby attached to us through those first days and months and babywearing is a really easy, safe and comfortable way to do it

B

Yes that is right you shouldn't be lifting that much weight

C

Your baby won't like it until they are that old anyway!

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