Ashley Tisdale opens up about experience with diastasis recti after daughter's birth l GMA

[@gypsyybones]

Omg I have been struggling with it too. Mine bulge in my belly is still very large and even after a year and no one every talks about it! So glad she is speaking up about it.

[@christyengle4565]

Well done Ashley, another common women's condition that we just didn't talk about until now.

[@amberf3599]

Ashley is beautiful inside and out. She has a absolutely gorgeous baby.💞

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I’ve had this for 15+ years.

[@daisyluvsummers8420]

Ladies don't be ashamed of your body. You gave birth to a little human. Be proud of yourself. I had to learn it the hard way because I was told why the fuck am I still pregnant after giving birth. I felt shame, embarrassed and low confidence. But now I learned that you don't need people who gives you negative feedback. You need people who support you no matter what. I am pregnant with my #4 and I will never feel bad again

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

00:07 "...rarely spoken about..." Yea, it's a very common occurrence when we have a/several babie(s). I had to go through physical therapy for this common occurrence. Wish insurance covered the surgery needed for 'repair'.

[@sierrascottxoxo]

Everyone: You need to have a baby! Me: Potential post partum, muscle separation, diabetes, swelling, other labor/ pregnancy complications or even death… yeah, I’m a just pay for a Sims subscription to use with my niece, thanks.

[@breezeh1127]

Yup, my stomach muscles are still torn apart. I have Ehlers Danlos so its not gonna get better but worse. I need surgery but not a good candidate. Mine is actually allowing some intestines to bulge through. It can get worse and worse.

[@sshukla7975]

Yeah it's common and women loose mind over it. Have it and thought it was fat, but went through a check up raised issue with Gyno she didn't told the term just explained what happened. Tried to work on core muscle but went a too far, as soon as I started straining the core muscle, leaking urine. Went to doctor, she explained trying to get that back is hard many celebs do it with procedures and in the course of action you can hurt your urethra and have incontinence. Buldging urethra that women get during normal child birth if they push too hard that same problem. So I said nope, don't want it. And now I don't care about it. Don't lose sleep over unnecessary issue, we have a life to celebrate. It matters you are happy healthy no issues with you and baby. Don't create unnecessary pressure over yourself. Mine was just the start of it, still have a pouch I don't mind it. Back to pre pregnancy weight and body except that pouch. Not loosing sleep over this. And you should too. Do you want leaking urine and old age problems right now rather be happy just slim down and work slowly.

[@AntoinetteD]

I do a lot of PT, and once my core is a bit stronger (it's still weak AF 20 months PP w/ my 2nd), I'll do some strength training. It's more than annoying to have a 3 finger separation. It's affected my lower back, hips, and knees.

[@Mublica929]

Jupiter Iris is actually a unique name

[@sadcatsam]

It’s a beautiful name

[@Rascoundrel1]

I had this with my first pregnancy. After two more babies, I surgically had it repaired and it was the best thing I could have done.

[@LAA2198]

Yup mine is pretty bad, I will need surgery to correct it. I'm 5 foot tall petite frame and both my babies born over 8 lbs

[@CrossJeniel]

Good well done ashley tisdale

[@angelasieg5099]

I too have this after my daughter she was 10lbs and transverse born by emergency c-section after pushing all day my ob said it was lucky she did the surgery looking at the inside of my pelvic cage my Brear would never had fit and would have ended up with shoulder dystocia and really would have been in trouble

[@tabeaelkarra2522]

Honestly, you need a better system and provide more information for women who gave birth. It's known that your workout has to be around the side muscles of your belly for 2 or 3 months after giving birth. Otherwise it will cause the gap.

[@sassafrassiest]

Look, I’m glad this is getting people to talk about how bodies aren’t going to be perfect right after giving birth but I do think it’s important to highlight that she is a celebrity with the time to devote to nutrition and exercise. Women who work ~40 hours a week have a hard enough time staying healthy without any postpartum considerations. Women who work 50+ hours a week? And with a kid? It’s just not realistic to expect them to look like they did before giving birth. If they achieve that, that’s awesome and I’m so happy for them. But it takes more time, money, and energy than the vast majority of women have at their disposal. I feel like we should focus more on being as healthy as we can and less on what our tummies look like.

[@21cherice]

It’s pronounced…Dia Stay Sis. The reporter is goofy 🙄

[@bethvigna7974]

I noticed that, too, and was just like… I don’t think that’s how it’s pronounced. Thanks Dr Ashton for the correct pronunciation.

[@SK-ut6tw]

I have 4 kids.... It's really not a big deal lol. Most women have it. It's harmless and the only women who even care about it don't seem to grasp the reality that bringing life into this world sometimes requires sacrifices like vanity. I looked better before kids to but hey we all end up 6 feet under anyway. I have c sections scars and skin hanging due to abdominal muscles being cut.several times. Idc.

[@SK-ut6tw]

@@ShellyBellyBeans might as well be 😂

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

It can make life quite painful for some women. They might actually need corrective surgery.

[@SK-ut6tw]

@@rosesweetcharlotte Never once heard of that and everyone I know has it that has children.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

@@SK-ut6tw Just because a lot of women have it doesn't mean it isn't a problem. One serious problem across the world is that women are just sort of expected to deal with these problems after pregnancy and underlay them.

[@SK-ut6tw]

@@rosesweetcharlotte Seems just like a natural thing ya know....

[@sylviadelgadillo5916]

this sounds like a los Angeles Hollywood diagnosis

[@xoxolovechristielynn]

Huh? What does that even mean? Lol My mom was an OBGYN nurse for decades (nowhere near Los Angeles) and this is a fairly common and very real thing.

[@karlyfrey7457]

Uh no because I have it.

[@southorse]

@@xoxolovechristielynn i believe means problems of rich and vain people…

[@tummyfungus]

what

[@sylviadelgadillo5916]

@@southorse Yes 💯!

[@andieb3632]

Reason 843 not have a baby

[@heatherstepp935]

Wow they only mention one exercise women can do to help it and then they go straight into surgery to fix it… well there are sooo many breathing techniques you can do to help and many exercises one can do. ALSO pelvic floor therapist will be able to help you with diastasis recti and cervical prolapse and many other conditions women experience after birth.

[@janetd254]

It is what it is. I’ve just learned to accept it. Im not going under the knife for it.

[@mercedesmukati1451]

Millions of women who have given birth.

[@john10klakes]

Men can get it too. I’ve had it for several years. It’s not only annoying, but unsightly.

[@genek6056]

TSLA TSLA TSLA invest in a clean car company today! 😊😊😊

[@jamsng]

Oh pls c section healing is worst for some and vaginal or rectal issues get a life ! This is nothing!

[@lacyrussell6688]

Another reason why I’m thankful I don’t have children

[@nicolesheehan5689]

😉😉😉😉

[@dewilew2137]

“Older women” 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii2458]

Women who advocated body positivity after watching turned around and literally made fun of men whose heights are under 6 feet. LMAO. Are they for real?

[@Naturefan354]

I think it's absolutely disgusting and hipocritical when women make comments insulting a man who is short in height. It pisses me off and I'm a woman! 😡

[@markbn2883]

Who cares ?????

[@Amber-db9cz]

Women who give birth

[@mariaraqueljimenez3136]

People care that are fans of her and we need to know about it for women.

[@markbn2883]

Then you should be concerned about the law they are trying to pass in California that gives rights to doctors to kill newborns look it up its true !

[@nessparadis6948]

Many women

[@AnnaSmith-hl5du]

But you care to comment

[@kellycraddock269]

First

[@Truth72500]

Ashley Tisdale would have been in the plastics from mean girls