Leaking urine whilst running (15 months post partum)

I’m following this too- sorry no tips but I’m the same x

I had (still have!) this issue. I didn’t realise I had pelvic floor issues postpartum until I picked up running again and noticed I leak.

It defo should be addressed. I saw a good women’s health physio who does a lot on pelvic floor issues. I’d recommend you find someone specialised in the area. She assessed me and gave me a range of exercises to work on my pelvic floor…basically there’s so much more than basic kegels, so if someone presents that as the solution, then their knowledge is not up to scratch!

It’s about tying exercises in with your breath, strengthening your core (so that your pelvic floor is no longer the last resort holding it in), adding in impact slowly etc, whilst doing kegels etc.

I made some progress but then got pregnant again and stopped the physio!

I just had a convo about this with my PT. Apparently research says you need a 3/5 strength to start running so that’s good! It could be overly tight muscles squeezing your bladder, weak core, glutes or hips. Also it’s important to incorporate single leg exercises into your training to help coordinate breath and to build strength! I was given single leg glute bridges while doing kegels and breathing appropriately at same time. ( exhale on kegel contractions and hard part of exercise) good luck !!

Thanks so much, I never do any other strength training and was reading online that squats and single leg strength can help so I will start to do this thank you for sharing xx

No prob ! Make sure you are managing intraabdominal pressure by exhaling! All the best !!