Episode 67: Running with Prolapse: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)

Returning to running after a prolapse diagnosis can feel overwhelming — especially when so many people are told they’ll never run, lift, or move the same way again. In this episode, Becky and Jessica break down the real factors that influence returning to running postpartum (or anytime after prolapse), including symptoms, strength, fitness history, healing timelines, and why the grade of your prolapse actually tells us way less than most people think.They talk through what pelvic floor PTs are actually looking at clinically, how to know if your body is ready for impact, why “just wait 6 weeks” is terrible blanket advice, and how things like pessaries can completely change someone’s experience with exercise. The conversation keeps in mind what real postpartum recovery looks like — sleep deprivation, limited time, fear of worsening symptoms, frustration when your cardio outpaces your pelvic floor, and the mental load of trying to trust your body again.In this episode: 🏃‍♀️ Why prolapse does not automatically mean “no more running”⚖️ Why symptom severity matters more than the stage of prolapse💪 What strength, balance, and impact tolerance have to do with return to running⏳ How pregnancy fitness levels can affect postpartum recovery timelines🧠 Fear, uncertainty, and rebuilding trust in your body after birth⭕ How pessaries can help support running and exercise👟 Why postpartum rehab is about way more than just your pelvic floorYour prolapse diagnosis is one piece of information — not a sentence about what your body will or won’t be capable of long term.Find the Birds: 📧 [email protected]📱 Instagram: @ladybirdpt🌐 Book with us:www.ladybirdpt.com ⭐ Leave a review and share the episode with someone navigating postpartum recovery