Many pregnant runners begin to feel pelvic floor pressure from the second trimester. “This is a sign that the pelvic floor is struggling to handle the new demands placed on it,” says Lucy Young, a Pre/ Postnatal Trainer, PT and Polar ambassador (polar.com). “So I advise pulling back on activities such as running. I also remind clients that safeguarding their pelvic floor during pregnancy can help mitigate the risk of damage and may assist in speeding up post-baby recovery.”