Exercise & Sports with a Prolapse: One Physio’s Postnatal Journey, with Rosie Purdue

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you're a women’s health physio and you’re diagnosed with a prolapse? In today’s episode, I’m joined by the lovely Rosie Purdue of Hatched House—physio, mum of two, and hockey player—who shares her deeply personal journey of recovery, trial and error, and reclaiming her body after prolapse and pelvic pain.Together we unpack what it’s really like to return to sport while managing prolapse symptoms—and how emotional recovery plays just as big a role as the physical.In this episode we cover:Rosie’s personal experience with prolapse after a vaginal birthManaging pain from a coccyx fracture and its impact on pelvic floor recoveryThe emotional toll of prolapse—even as a physiotherapistCommon prolapse symptoms: incomplete bowel emptying, stress incontinence, vaginal bulgeHow Rosie uses tools like splinting, Contiform, and pessariesThe bother scale and what “worsening” symptoms really meansNavigating sex, sport, and confidence after diagnosisHow to know if surgery might be right for you—and when to seek a second opinionThe difference between structural vs muscular recoveryEncouragement for new mums navigating early prolapse symptomsBook an appointment at Hatched House: https://www.hatchedhouse.com.au12 week Return to Running Program:https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/return-to-running-program/https://www.fitnestmama.comLINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @kathbaquie.physio1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.