Diastasis recti is a topic that is, unfortunately, very near and dear to my heart. Or rather, my body. After four pregnancies, including two with complications, I have been left with pretty severe ...

Diastasis recti occurs when the top layer of your abdominal muscles stretches apart during pregnancy. When this happens, your belly can stick out or bulge, usually on and around the belly button. More ...

The most common symptoms of diastasis recti is a bulge in your stomach and lower back pain. A physical therapist who specializes in postpartum recovery can recommend exercises to help relieve symptoms ...

“Diastasis recti” means your belly sticks out because the space between your left and right belly muscles has widened. You might call it a “pooch.” It's very common among pregnant women. About ...

Back in November, pro middle-distance runner Alysia Montaño underwent surgery to treat her diastasis recti—a partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis (a.k.a. abdominal muscles), which ...

Imagine this scenario: You’re a few months post-pregnancy when—bam!—you notice a bulge above your belly button. WTF is going on? Did your baby leave something behind? Nope. You might have something ...

If you’ve never had kids, it’s easy to assume that with plenty of crunches and a healthy diet, your belly will eventually go back to normal after you give birth. After all, plenty of women have babies ...

Who Can Get Diastasis Recti? Evidently, DRA is commonly seen during 2nd - 3rd Trimester of pregnancy, post childbirth and in newborn babies however can also be seen in men and non-pregnant women. DRA ...

Diastasis recti is a condition where the ab muscles separate due to extreme pressure in the abdominal wall. Pregnancy and repeated heavy lifting are common causes of diastasis recti. Diastasis recti ...

Birthing babies, it’s no picnic. After meeting your new bundle of joy, there are many different phases when it comes to your post-baby body. From birth to sleepless nights, it can all take its toll.