How Strong is Your Pelvic Floor?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Can you stop your urine mid stream?  

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    Not a chance!
  • B.
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    Yeah I can!
• 2.
  How many deep breaths can you hold your urine mid stream? 

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    Can't stop it or hold it
  • B.
    1-3 breaths
  • C.
    4-6 breaths
  • D.
    7-10 breaths
• 3.
  Do you have any leakage when you cough, sneeze or laugh? 

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    No
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    Droplets 
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    More than droplets
• 4.
  What type are you?

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    I'll deal with it later
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    I want to know everything now
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    Unless I need one of these I'm good! 
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  In a sitting position, how many breaths can you contract your pelvic floor muscles for ?  

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    Don't know how to contract my pelvic floor muscles
  • B.
    1-3 breaths
  • C.
    4-6 breaths
  • D.
    7-10 breaths
• 6.
  How much caffeine do you drink?

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    Wouldn't touch it
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    One a day
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    My sanity depends on it!
• 7.
  How long can you hold your pelvic floor muscles while walking?  

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    Not sure how to
  • B.
    1-3 breaths
  • C.
    4-6 breaths
  • D.
    7-10 breaths

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're in the "I need Help" Zone  

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  You might be able to put up with some symptoms and cope for a little while but if you don't do anything about your pelvic floor muscles your symptoms will worsen. Not only will you have some leakage and lower back pain you will begin to accept your symptoms as normal and miss out on fun things in life like playing with your kids or jumping on a trampoline again. We're here to help! Our Perfect Pelvic Floor strength programs are set out to be simple and effective regardless of your starting point. You'll feel results within 2 weeks of consistent exercising! Ready to get started? 1) Here's your first exercise! How to find your pelvic floor muscles! Follow this link to find your muscles and see how they feel to you! Exercise here2) Stick to 0-1 coffee's/day - increased amounts of caffeine (yes even in green tea) and alcohol act as a diuretic on the body making you need to urinate more frequently. It can also make your urine more acidic which can make it harder for your pelvic floor muscles to work effectively. Hydration is key!!Hey there 🥰 My name is Melanie, and I'm the founder and owner of Perfect Pelvic Floor. A small online company I started after seeing women in the physiotherapy clinic missing out of pelvic floor education during pregnancy and after labour. I have seen many women just put up with their leakage, weak core muscles, feeling like they can't exercise because their stomach is bulging out and be unhappy with their body.At PPF we care about providing our clients with simple, effective, proven exercise systems to support you on your motherhood journey wherever you are in the world!We know how overwhelming it can be as a new mum, not knowing what you can do safely with limited time! That’s why you can build your core and reduce your abdomnial separation from the comfort of your own home, with our support nearby.Looking for More Ways to Keep in Touch? Try These Resources 💖1) Read my blog I’ll update you on the latest way to keep your body fit and strong during pregnancy and your mum journey!2) Try our free exercises By trying the exercises on our Perfect Pelvic Floor You Tube channel you can really see how quick it is to become strong and aware of your body.3) You Inbox More exercises and the latest advice for women's health and wellness are on their way.
• 2.
  You're in the "Construction Zone"  

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  Well done you can activate your muscles, you know where they are and you've done well on your own so far! However, there's so much more to being strong down there. Strong enough to jump, run, laugh and play with your kids, to have a functioning core without abdominal separation and to contract your pelvic floor to enhance your sexual sensation.Abdominal Fact: According to research, the first 8 weeks after giving bith is the best time to reduce your abdominal separation!Ready to get your core and pelvic floor feeling amazing! Here are some tips to get you started!1) Hip Opening Exercise: Try this exercise to increase your pelvic floor and core awareness Exercise here2) Remember, consistent exercising is key. Morning and night everyday with gradual increases so you feel your progress!Hey there 🥰 My name is Melanie, and I'm the founder and owner of Perfect Pelvic Floor. A small online company I started after seeing women in the physiotherapy clinic missing out on pelvic floor education during pregnancy and after labour. I have seen many women just put up with their leakage, weak core muscles, feeling like they can't exercise because their stomach is bulging out and be unhappy with their body.At PPF we care about providing our clients with simple, effective, proven exercise systems to support you on your motherhood journey wherever you are in the world!We know how overwhelming it can be as a new mum, not knowing what you can do safely with limited time! That’s why you can build your core and reduce your abdomnial separation from the comfort of your own home, with our support nearby.Looking for More Ways to Keep in Touch? Try These Resources 💖1) Read my blog I’ll update you on the latest way to keep your body fit and strong during pregnancy and your mum journey!2) Try our free exercises By trying our exercises on our Perfect Pelvic Floor You Tube channel you can really see how quick it is to become strong and aware of your body. 3) You Inbox More exercises and the latest advice for women's health and wellness are on their way.
• 3.
  You're are in the "Workin it" Zone

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  Guess what! You're doing amazing!! Well done on all your hard work! Keep aiming for the 10 breaths in a row while combining your pelvic floor and core during all your other exercise and movements! You're probably feeling pretty good at the moment which is amazing! If you're looking for that extra level to get back to running or the gym then take a look at our new Mum Recovery Strength Program. It's set up to guide you into your next phase of training while activating your pelvic floor and core muscles to protect your body as you get stronger and stronger. Also don't forget with a strong pelvic floor and awareness you can increase your sexual sensation! Yeah! Who doesn't want that! Hey there 🥰 My name is Melanie, and I'm the founder and owner of Perfect Pelvic Floor. A small online company I started after seeing women in the physiotherapy clinic missing out on pelvic floor education during pregnancy and after labour. I have seen many women just put up with their leakage, weak core muscles, feeling like they can't exercise because their stomach is bulging out and be unhappy with their body.At PPF we care about providing our clients with simple, effective, proven exercise systems to support you on your motherhood journey wherever you are in the world!We know how overwhelming it can be as a new mum, not knowing what you can do safely with limited time! That’s why you can build your core and reduce your abdomnial separation from the comfort of your own home, with out support nearby.Looking for More Ways to Keep in Touch? Try These Resources 💖1) Read my blog I’ll update you on the latest way to keep your body fit and strong during your pregnancy and mum journey!2) Try our free exercises By trying our exercises on our Perfect Pelvic Floor You Tube channel you can really see how quick it is to become strong and aware of your body. 3) You Inbox More exercises and the latest advice for women's health and wellness are on their way.