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Diastasis recti is the separation of your abdominal muscles down the middle of your belly, common after pregnancy. Here's what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it.
A step-by-step guide to the two-finger self-check for diastasis recti, no equipment, no appointment. Takes 60 seconds and tells you what you need to know.
That stubborn lower-belly bulge that stays no matter how much you diet or exercise? It's usually not fat. Here's what's actually going on and what fixes it.
The honest answer is: sometimes, partially, and only within a specific window. Here's what the research shows, and what to do if your window has closed.
If you have diastasis recti, the exercises you avoid matter as much as the ones you do. Here's every movement to skip, and why.
If your back hurts every time you pick up the baby, the problem usually isn't your back. It's a deep core that lost its ability to stabilise your spine.
That visible ridge that pops out when you sit up or lift is a physio red flag. Here's what it means, what causes it, and the exercises that make it disappear.
That stubborn "mummy tummy" isn't fat, it's often diastasis recti. Here's what it is, how to check yourself, and the gentle path back to a strong core.