Many women notice a feeling of heaviness, dragging, or pressure in the vagina or lower abdomen when they return to exercise after having a baby. Often, it appears after running, lifting, or a long day on their feet. Because this symptom can come and go, it’s easy to ignore or assume it’s just part of getting back into fitness. In reality, this sensation usually means the pelvic floor and core are struggling to manage pressure and load during movement. Pregnancy and birth chan

Many women expect bladder leakage to settle in the months after birth. So when it’s still happening years later, it’s easy to assume this is just something you have to live with. But persistent leakage is common and it’s usually a sign that the pelvic floor hasn’t fully recovered its strength, coordination, or ability to cope with everyday loads. Pregnancy and birth have the potential to change how the pelvic floor and core work together. Muscles may become weaker, slower to