Diastasis recti is the separation of the two halves of the rectus abdominis along the midline. This hub collects every Mum21 guide on assessing the gap, understanding what actually closes it, and progressing safely.
60% of mothers still have diastasis recti at 6 weeks postpartum. Here's what actually happens between 6 weeks and 12 months, and why 'it'll close on its own' is true for some mothers and false for others.
A randomized trial put this to the test directly: 8 weeks, ultrasound-measured, belt vs. wrap vs. nothing. The honest result isn't what most product listings claim.
Surgery is a real, appropriate option for some mothers — but the actual clinical criteria for it include trying structured training first. Here's what surgery involves, real recovery timelines, and how to know which category you're in.
A ridge down your midline and a round bulge at your belly button aren't the same thing, and telling them apart matters — one is diastasis recti, the other needs a doctor. Here's how to know which is which.
You had your baby in Sydney, London, Toronto, or Dubai, not Mumbai or Bangalore. The confinement support, the physio who understands your context, the culturally familiar guidance — none of it automatically travels with you. Here's what actually matters, wherever you are.
Your postpartum belly is usually a structural recovery issue, not a discipline issue. Here is the first thing to try, with no promises.
A single calm action you can take tonight if your postpartum belly still looks pregnant — no equipment, no guilt, no promises.
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.
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