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We and our partners utilize technology, like biscuits, and gather data that is browsing to provide you with the very best experience and to personalise the content and advertising shown for you. Please let us know if you agree. From Tom Reynolds BBC Sport in Doha Being the most prosperous athlete in World Championships history as she did Doha - would have been all-consuming for Allyson Felix. The past 12 months have shifted her . Having a baby has also given birth to the activist hidden inside her. Felix isnt any longer a willing participant in theculture of silence about maternity rights in elite sports. Shes found her voice. Hence the 3 words that predominate the homepage of her website: Athlete. Mother. Activist. Felix the mum is currently running . We meet on the 42nd floor of her hotel overlooking the Gulf. With the World Athletics Championships in the town, these surroundings are great for a sprint champion, although not for old girl Camryn it seems. Her body clock has to adapt to the Middle East as a result Felix, 33, has been up through the night. Its not a new experience for somebody who spent a lot of last December sleeping. Camryn was born on 28 November 2018, weighing 3lbs 7oz. Felix had gone into hospital for a routine checkup at 32 weeks to be told that both her and her infant were in peril. Felix was suffering from pre-eclampsia - a possibly life-threatening illness for both infant and mom. Her blood pressure was climbing while Camryns heart-rate decelerated. And 10 hours Felix gave birth by emergency Caesarean. Ten months and one day later, Felix procured a record-breaking 12th World Championships gold medal in the 4x400m mixed relay in Doha, exceeding Usain Bolt. On the final day of Sunday she added gold number 13 because USA won the womens 4x400m relay. Last Christmas if I had been in the hospital I couldnt have believed whatsoever that Id be here in Doha winning medals, she states. This moment that was supposed to be this happy was happy, but it was really frightening and uncertain. Out of the uncertainty Felix discovered purpose. Through a devotion to her daughter in the here and now that saw her spend every waking minute in the intensive care unit. But in addition, she also began a effort of activism. May saw the shy Felix speech a House Ways and Means Committee in the US Congress, highlighting that the issue of maternal mortality among black ladies. In the USA, black girls are as likely to die during childbirth and twice as likely to suffer from complications. Presenting herself asCamryns Mom, Felix began her speech with the words:I would like to explain the story of those two most terrifying times of my life. Looking back its no sore. She says:Once I was in the hospital, then it was such a frightening situation. I feel like I am someone who is privileged and that I had been in that situation and was conscious but not educated. And if Im not completely educated there are a lot of women who arent completely educated as well. Talking to Congress needed to happen so as to save lives. Its far larger than sport. Felix took on sportswear superpower Nike over maternity rights for athletes. While coping with her life she was involved in contract discussions with them. Nike wanted to cover Felix70 percent less than previously, which she stated at the time she had been prepared to accept. What I am disinclined to accept is the enduring status quo around maternity, she wrote in a powerful New York Times article published in May. I asked Nike to contractually ensure that I would not be punished if I did not perform at my best at the weeks surrounding childbirth. I wished to set a fresh benchmark. In case these protections couldnt be, secured by me , one of Nikes most marketed athletes, who would? Nike fell Felix received messages of support in women throughout the range for talking out, of this working world. And while fellow athletes also shared their stories of discrimination, her best inspiration was closer to home. I always thought of Camryn, she says. Ever since I was a teenager growing up in the sport, quiet is exactly what I observed. Whether it had been women or teammates, it could only be [kept ] under wraps. It was only when they had secured a contract they would create their pregnancy public. I had seen it time and time so it got to the point where I didnt even question it, I just thought:Oh, so that is the way things are finished. Until I discovered myself. And I thought:this isnt perfect and This really isnt the way. Thinking about Camryn rising up, I was just always thinking I needed it to be very different for her It will be. In May, Nike announced changes to its maternity contracts that ensure that female athleteswill not longer be financially penalised for using a child. Our voices have electricity, has been Felixs simple reaction. A move away from Nike to become the face of the new sportswear brand Athleta of Gap and that, declared in July. Felix has admitted she was scared to mention with a baby. Can she believe the transformation of the previous ten months? I cant. It is really crazy but at precisely the same time I am quite happy Ive made it here, she says. I expect that weve observed a little bit of shift and women can decide if they want to start a family. Thats also wonderful, Should they opt to wait then thats great or if they decide to have a family. But that is about them determining whats perfect for their own loved ones and not because any of that or of any demands of a sponsor or any monetary penalty. To me its so much larger than track and field. Thats my passion and I love the sport but I really like that its provided me a platform to speak about issues that change lives. Where I find that the very best significance that is. I could have imagined it but I am sure glad it has happened. Just saying the phraseactivist now brings a smile to the Americans face. That has become the area I have seen the most development, Felix says. Earlier I was certainly worried about just what the reaction might be on my own view. The backlash or what the consequences are. But we are referring to another generation. I dont want anyone to have to go that I travelled through. Those are what I want to 15, While I consider the term legacy and people are what I need to be remembered for. And sometimes youve just must be in a tricky situation or position to make some progress Felix has ever been a major fan of keeping training diaries throughout her career, but life as a new mother has ensured this seasons log has more openings than she would have ever imagined. In that context, Felix must surely be proud of her accomplishments - on and off the track. I am usually quite difficult on myself and I am, she says. However, I think this year has been very tricky for me personally and Im proud of myself. I am quite critical of this athlete facet because to me I still feel like it all is coming slowly. Nevertheless, as soon as Im in a position to look back and realise that my health was in query not too long past I just have to be grateful. Grateful as a athlete - with counting and six Olympic golds. Grateful as a mom - having a healthy kid. Grateful as a activist - with a voice that is newly-discovered she has every intention of using. Not thankful to be asked to rank her trio of responsibilities. I feel that is a hopeless question, she states. Mother I would need to rank as number one for certain. As a mom you figure out things . You dont have any choice because somebody is depending upon you. That piece is prepared. And I feel like athlete and activist are coming hand in hand. I almost feel like activist is my own duty although athlete is my occupation. And a privilege as well. Any chance I must speak I will. BBC Sport looks as their trophy possible for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 as Great Britain leave the World Championships with five medals. On a night out Mum Meg proves to be a handful It has one of the widest ranges of selection in game, from leaps and cries to sprints or distance and cross country running. Make certain you have a sporting lifestyle, with latest scores and headlines sent to your apparatus more. Read more: link