25/11/2025
I thought long and hard whether this is something to be shared publicly. I have been asked a few times why I'm not running and whether I intend to run again.
As I remembered the early days of coming to terms with my diagnosis, the thing that really really helped is knowing that I'm not the only one.
I have been a mum for a year. It is also one year living with pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
In fact, 50% women who have vaginal birth will develop POP at some stage, though not everyone will be symptomatic. Also, POP can happen to women without giving birth or being pregnant.
The drive behind initial obsessive googling that put me into a despair, was also what got me into studying women's health in depth. I wanted to heal myself and later be able to help the others. Hence, I signed up for multiple courses about pelvic floor rehabiliation.
I'm still on my recovery journey, however I've accepted the fact that it is a lifelong condition but one that can be managed. Surgical options for prolapse repair exist but not for LAM avulsion unfortunately.
Lisa from has been my lifeline and I'm beyond grateful to have had that level of support.
Pilates is what has helped me immensely. I'm not saying that Pilates will get everyone asymptomatic, but it is almost perfect rehab modality - zero to minimum gravity, big focus on breath and alignment and core & glute strengthening.
I'll keep doing my Pilates forever (😆) and
I'm moving to my next stage of rehab - strength training at gym 💪
I work towards being able to run again, and while I do that, I enjoy Mt Iron walks, biking, Pilates and gym. Postpartum is a wild journey even without a pelvic floor injury.
Patience and persistence are the two keywords of my recovery.
I wish to raise awareness about this condition and help other women to be active with it 🤍
