Hello!

Has anyone had any experience with diastasis recti (where right and left side of abdominal muscles spread) during or after pregnancy? I am due in five weeks and just recently heard about this condition and have been paranoid because I have seemingly been doing too many core excercises in my second and third trimester (no crunching or twisting movements or anything while laying on back). I realize that during pregnancy all women will encounter some type of abdominal muscle separation but I am worried that I have already done additional damage that could have been prevented (had I know sooner)! I tried to test my own abdominal wall (as recommended below) but just need some reassurance and advice and can't wait until Friday to talk to my doctor

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/pregnancy-week-by-week/expert-answers/diastasis-recti/faq-20057825
http://www.befitmom.com/diastasis_recti.html

Thanks ladies!