Olympic Runner Shares Postpartum Pictures And Inspires Women Around The World With Her “Strange” Stomach

Stephanie Bruce, a professional runner, gave birth to her two sons 15 months apart, and her runner’s six-pack was practically gone.

It wasn’t long before she realised, she has a big hole in the middle of her core. She likened it to a “grand canyon” right in the middle of her stomach.

As it turned out, Stephanie had developed diastasis recti, a condition in which the abdominal muscle walls separate during pregnancy to make more room for the baby to grow.

Still, the new mom wanted to help encourage other women out there struggling with similar issues.

While training for the Olympics at the age of 32, Stephanie took to social media and proudly shared photos of her body… and she didn’t hold back. She posted her sagging stomach, stretch marks, and the cavity in her abdomen.

She has been both, praised and criticised for her openness, but admittedly has shown great courage in keeping the realness of her situation.

h/t: littlethings