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Diastasis Recti?
redredfox
Posts: 76 Member
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!
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!
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Bump. I'm interested in any replies as my doctor only quickly mentioned noticing it In my last visit. ::frown:0
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I have D.R. from my first pregnancy. A friend of mine told me about the Tupler Technique to repair D.R. I ordered the splint and started the program today (5 days post partum). I'll check in with an update in a few weeks and let you know if it is working.0
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Thank you, that would be great. Congratulations on the little one... so beautiful Good luck with the D.R repair! 0
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