Lifestyle Health Celebrity Health Kourtney Kardashian Says She Wants to Avoid 'Prolapse' After Giving Birth: 'Your Vagina Can Fall Out.' Is That a Thing? The mom of four says she avoids exercises that might trigger a vaginal prolapse after childbirth By Cara Lynn Shultz Cara Lynn Shultz Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard, Forbes, and Reader's Digest. People Editorial Guidelines and Joelle Goldstein Joelle Goldstein Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News Editor on the TV team for PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand since 2017, working as an intern, digital news writer and Human Interest writer-reporter before joining the TV team to help oversee and edit digital coverage. Her work has previously appeared in The Hollywood Reporter. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 27, 2024 09:58AM EDT Comments Kourtney Kardashian Barker, while pregnant. Photo: Kourtney Kardashian Barker/ Instagram Kourtney Kardashian Barker shared that she’s not worried about the “10 lbs.” she needs to lose to get back to her pre-pregnancy weight following the November birth of her son Rocky. She is, however, worried about her vagina. Kourtney, 45, shared her health concerns with her mom Kris Jenner, 68, on the new episode of The Kardashians. While looking at wardrobe options for the Emmy Awards — where husband Travis Barker was performing — Kourtney told mom Kris she was looking for "baggy suits." Kourtney shared that “I care to get back” to her pre-pregnancy weight but because she’s breastfeeding, “I’m taking my time, and they say to keep your vagina intact, you should not run or jump for, like, six months.” Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker at the Emmy Awards in January 2024. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty During her confessional, a producer asks Kourtney, “What does keeping your vagina intact mean?” “Well, you can have prolapse,” Kourtney replies, “which is where your vagina can, like, fall out, I think.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In not so many words, she’s correct. As the Cleveland Clinic explains, “Vaginal prolapse is a condition where your vagina slips out of position. It happens when the tissues and muscles in your pelvis weaken and overstretch.” “It’s more common in people who have had multiple vaginal deliveries during childbirth and have gone through menopause.” Kourtney Kardashian Says Rocky’s Fetal Surgery Was Due to ‘Fluid in His Lungs’: ‘Lucky That We Caught It’ In addition to Rocky, Kourtney shares three children — son Reign, 9, daughter Penelope, 11, and son Mason, 14 — with ex-husband Scott Disick. “Supposedly, there’s things you can do to keep it up there,” Kourtney explains. Travis Barker, Kourtney Kardashian, son Rocky. alabama luella barker/instagram “That makes sense, you should do Pilates,” Kris tells her. “I’m doing Pilates tomorrow,” Kourtney replies, adding that she’s just been “walking” for her exercise. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! As Health points out, Pilates can strengthen your pelvic floor, but in the case of a vaginal prolapse, “You can’t push a prolapsed vagina back up,” the Cleveland Clinic says. Kourtney Kardashian Wants to Pack a Vial of Travis Barker's Blood in Her Hospital Bag for When She Gives Birth Instead, treatment includes nonsurgical therapies — like Kegel exercises and vaginal inserts — as well as surgery, which is an option “for more severe cases.” New episodes of The Kardashians drop every Thursday at 12 a.m. ET on Hulu. Close