30/10/2025
I’m Ané Kitshoff, and this is my journey with pelvic floor therapy.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Changed My Life: Ané’s Story
In 2022, I became a mom after years of struggling with endometriosis and PCOS. Doctors told me that falling pregnant would be a challenge. Some said I should try immediately, while others recommended looking into egg freezing.
My gynaecologist and I decided to stop contraception so my hormones could settle before making any decisions. Just three weeks later, to my complete surprise, I was pregnant.
At the time, I was active, running and doing a lot of HIIT workouts, but I never realised these exercises were actually weakening my pelvic floor instead of strengthening it.
My pregnancy was complicated, and at 33 weeks I had to undergo an emergency c-section. By then, I had gained 20kg, and recovery was tough. Once I was ready to get active again, I thought running would help me lose the baby weight — until I hit my first downhill. Then I tried circuit training — until I had to jump. Each attempt left me discouraged. The weight stayed, my confidence disappeared, and I felt stuck.
On top of that, intimacy with my husband became painful and unsatisfying. Sometimes I couldn’t feel anything at all. It was emotionally draining and incredibly frustrating.
Eventually, I was referred to a gynaecologist who explained how crucial it is to strengthen the pelvic floor, especially after pregnancy and childbirth. I started researching and tried doing daily Kegels — but like most working moms, I didn’t have the time or consistency for that.
One night, at 2 a.m., I came across a post from a mom blogger recommending Pelvic Care South Africa. I immediately read through their website, booked my first session, and I haven’t looked back since.
Today, I’m proud to share how the Pelvic Chair at Pelvic Care has transformed my life:
- I’ve lost 14kg and can run and exercise again.
- My sexual health has improved significantly.
- My periods and period pains have eased.
- My lower back and sciatic pain have improved.
- I can run, jump, and play with my son without pain or worrying about leaks.
The Pelvic Chair has completely changed my day-to-day life.
