The Truth About Ab Separation (And How To Heal It)

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RESOURCES:
How to self-assess diastasis recti - www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/articles/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-diastasis-recti/
STUDY: Prevalence and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis: a review and proposal of a new anatomical variation www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8370915/
STUDY: Diastasis recti abdominis during pregnancy and 12 months after childbirth: prevalence, risk factors and report of lumbopelvic pain bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/17/1092.long
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[@sasha_markovsky]

Great timing! 😊🤰 And yes to a video with specific exercises!

[@abbypollock]

You got it 😁

[@indian5424]

Yes 🥰

[@sasha_markovsky]

@@abbypollock Thank you, looking forward it! 🥳

[@chantals579]

Ditto to this. I’m due with my 4th this summer and have never been taught or told much about the separation and this being my last I would love to focus on this along with proper healing to fully recover

[@janetramirez1757]

@@abbypollock yes please!

[@HelenaTD]

I'm 7 months post-partum and now my abs séparation is at 1 finger 🤗 my pelvic PT told me the more your abs are stronger, the more you can get a bigger abs separation! Probably what happened to you!

[@sierrarichter6125]

I tried and tried and tried. But after 4 kids, mine was NOT able to be helped. Consulted with many doctors. Thankfully I was able to get them sewn back together and I’m back on track 😊

[@sierrarichter6125]

I also had an umbilical hernia. After getting those fixed, my core and even pelvic floor is sooooo much better. Highly recommend getting it fixed if people can’t naturally fix it.

[@iyabomarvel8506]

@@sierrarichter6125how did you know you had an umbilical hernia? I think I may have one but not entirely sure

[@Ezer_Yahu_1996]

I'm 18 months postpartum, and this is the first video that gave some actual advice that can help. Thank you so much for sharing this information. I'm excited to start my recovery today with all this new information. I'd like to see part 2 with exercises. 😊❤

[@selinanachtmann2705]

I remember you telling us in a vid that you trained for birth. Can you do a video on how exactly you did train to get your body ready for that? I couldn't find any specifics about that on your channel. Thank you in advance!! You're such an inspiration for me ♥️

[@skribulz7]

I just came from another community that said that a lot of her pregnancy workouts would lead to ab separation and boom, here she is with a 5 finger ab separation. This is why a trainer who is pregnant does not equal a pregnancy fitness expert. I would recommend you keep looking for someone who specializes in prenatal fitness.

[@aaliyahdailey31]

As a postpartum doula, I’ve been LOVING the way you share information and your journey! I’ve been following you for years and I’m excited to send clients to your videos, they’re chalk full of great info.

[@TGYtco]

For sure, do the follow up!! I am a trainer as well, and a mom of 2 teenagers. In all of my training, I didn't learn any of these exercises until I some continuing education on women specific training last summer. I had also been doing kegels and some ab work wrong, and in just a few weeks of doing them properly, I notices a huge difference! Every woman needs to know this, even if they aren't moms. As we age, the pelvic floor weakens for all of us!

[@alliejenson3799]

Yes! Been waiting for this one. I want all of the info and exercises. Been loving the new stuff in the app.

[@user-wp2uc7qd9h]

It's perfect, thank you a lot for sharing with us😊 Can you please make a video about exercises to prepare for pregnancy and labor, especially what NOT to do at certain periods of pregnancy?🙏 I suggest this will be very helpgul and interesting for lots of girls😊

[@ambercollinsfitness]

Yes! This topic needs more attention. All the exercises please!! Also, the color on your shirt complements your complexion nicely ❤

[@drryan_perinatalpt]

As a Pelvic PT, this is a great explanation and so helpful to reduce fear around DRA. 👏🏻

[@jameberlin8539]

Ab separation is a big problem for mother's, as well as athletes, POP (pelvic organ prolapse) is also super common post partum AND for athletes, one study I read estimated that 50% of mid-to-professional females athletes have some form of POP or DR. MUST decrease intra abdominal pressure to relieve these symptoms. I closed my four finger gap and reduced my POP by a whole grade by doing restorative core exercises. Absolutely any person can get diastasis recti, any person can have pelvic organ prolapse, even young women who never gave birth. The level of intra abdominal pressure is what causes it.

[@teresasweeney3901]

Perfect timing! I just had my 3rd baby almost 3 weeks ago. I have a little seperation at my belly button so a Dr safe postpartum ab workout video would be amazing!! Thanks for all the great info ❤

[@lindakayaz]

Great topic. I've had three babies - the last one at age 41. The exercises you showed are what mat pilates utilizes. I started pilates a few years ago and my abs are the strongest they've ever been. Also, my lower back pain disappeared.

[@Heatwave9000]

Jeez thats old

[@lindakayaz]

Ha Ha! Not that old compared to my age now. 61 years old! So happy I have three wonderful children and still work out everyday.

[@shadowoflotus]

Yes, I would love a follow up vid! Thank you for sharing your journey

[@kelseyallen5751]

Yes to a video with specifics ❤️

[@jessicacervantesferguson173]

This was so informative and easy to follow!! A follow up video with specific exercises would be amazing! ❤

[@BostonGirlBakes]

I’m about 5 months postpartum and yup the ab separation is real! And I like you did all the right things during pregnancy. So yes to a video on exercises!!

[@rutuja3009]

Would definitely like that follow up video😍 Thank you in advance 😘

[@laurensimonetti8071]

Yes, please to the follow up video! This is a great video. Thank you!

[@kyliefaildo_pt]

LOVE hearing you talk about pelvic floor PT! 😍

[@sugrbug2863]

I love your content, thanks for the information!

[@abbypollock]

I hope this helps!

[@sarahannevip]

Good morning gorgeous! I like the video before watching it because I already know you know how to bring it. OK time to learn.

[@TheEneilson]

100% please make a follow along workout video! I need this sooo bad! ❤❤

[@Vadgeofhonor]

Yes would love a follow up!!! Great video ❣️❣️

[@lentea5646]

Thank you! The follow up would be amazing ❤

[@jessaquesada5576]

Yes a follow up video please ❤

[@LifewithGoldie]

yes please we would live an specific ab exercise work out video!😊

[@naomisonnek7189]

Yes, would love a video!

[@amberchike-udenze5089]

Yes to the specific exercises. I had a massive separation and am now down to about 1 finger after my youngest was born 5yrs ago. I’d love to see if I can close it for good.

[@DreamOfFireFlies]

Yessss share more ❤

[@Lijo1988]

Pleaaase make a video about specific exercises 😍🙏🙏🙏 My baby is almost 10 weeks old and since he needs bodily contact almost non stop, I couldn't really do much 😢 also in germany there aren't really many pts who are specialized in pelvic floor and diastasis recti, there isn't one where I live unfortunately.

[@gay123thri]

Yes please... for the followup video

[@tiannalewww7546]

Definitely would like a video walking us through the steps of the exercises you shared for pelvic floor

[@meredithseiss6732]

You can also use kinetic tape across your belly to support and be more aware of your core. Because things like twisting during workouts can stretch your abs and worsen it. Basically you want to make both sides work together again. I just graduated my pelvic floor therapy as well! =) so happy my diastis recti has gotten a ton better.. I’m almost there besides a small spot on my belly button.

[@xoreb]

Would absolutely love a follow up video!

[@ariafrost7292]

Great video !! ❤

[@lucyjive]

This was great and yes to a spesific viedo with excercises

[@MrsNadia888]

Definitely would love a workout/exercise video. I'm getting into my 2nd trimester🤰and I'm very petite, so odds are I'll likely have Ab separation 😕 and need all the help/information I can get 🤗

[@Elizabeth-rw4cm]

For sure do a follow up!! ❤

[@Veronica_Villa]

Great video! Please do a follow up video!

[@kateabis]

Thank you for the info! I wished the medical folks had suggested seeing a PT postpartum when I had my baby. An exercise video would be great! As I understand it, some women experience their hips widening with child bearing. Did you have any experience with that?

[@rozittam.4420]

HI just to clarify though, you are still holding the contraction the whole time while also breathing in and out correct?

[@bluedreambae2365]

I’m not having a hard time finding the right videos, but could you please make a pregnancy and maybe after pregnancy playlist I would absolutely appreciate it so much! Love you

[@mkultrasurvivor99]

I did glowbody PTs videos to help ab separation and did a lot of pelvic PT (which I still do) and my separation is only 2 fingers now! I wouldn’t say it’s healed but I am much stronger

[@mkultrasurvivor99]

You should definitely make a video elaborating on the PT and core workouts you did that are helpful!

[@Tm-gg2mz]

I would love to see a follow up video! I am currently expecting my 4th in 4 years and despite doing a ton of diastasis recti healing exercises for months after each kid, I was never able to heal my gap. Literally never budged. I'm going to go see a professional after this baby but it's been very frustrating. Are the exercises you posted helpful to do during pregnancy as well or just postpartum?

[@pinkbunnies89]

Yes! Follow up!!

[@maikolosav]

How long post partum did you start pelvic PT? Also how is your diastasis now? Is it completely closed or there's still some way to go? Thanks for the interesting video 😊❤

[@emrej2527]

I would love a follow up video!

[@linneasalte1513]

A workout video would be great!

[@lindsayfo7347]

I’d LOVE a follow up with specifics

[@Riosgirl98]

Off topic but you look absolutely stunning, motherhood must be suiting you well hon ❤

[@ireneif.7268]

abby! where do you get your workout clothes?

[@BostonGirlBakes]

How long did it take for you to heal? And how often were you doing these exercises?

[@charlottesmith4498]

Hi Abby !! Could you please make a video for deep lower/abs and breathing for that?

[@dessiemason2365]

Baby #2 due in July! Please give us more!!

[@limepiper3650]

Question, do you think after 2 years I could heal it without surgery? I am trying to fix this.

[@feegallagher3318]

Hi yes please I’d like the video of the breathing and exercises

[@pienkunicorn]

I did all of these postpartum. Just because I did postpartum Pilates. They are so freaking hard postpartum. They're hard before baby too if you do it properly. That's kind of the fun thing with Pilates. The exercises get harder the longer you do it because you learn how to engage your muscles properly.

[@blackstardhall96]

My gynecologist didnt even know what diastasis recti is.

[@ariafrost7292]

Please can you share some exercises that helped you

[@jennawinerdvm9780]

Did you ever make a video going more in depth on DR recovery exercises? I, too, have a 5 finger DR and am 5 weeks PP, pretty distraught about it :(

[@daliab9356]

Can we get some exercises for us moms that are about to enter postpartum please ❤😊

[@87siddiqi]

Hi I’m bodybuilder from fat to fit I was 114kg in 2018 and now I’m around 72 kg. Now I’m pregnant 🤰 with first baby week 5 I need to know if you have any personalized workout for pregnancy from month 1 to 9 n then after delivery

[@aowyncarrillo7512]

I had never heard about dr until about a year after my 3rd child which I had at 40 years old. I think I started doing typical “ab” exercises too soon not knowing anything about dr. Fast forward 5 years I feel about a finger and a half separation at this point since it’s been so long could it heal? Btw I feel no negative effects I still feel I have a strong core my skin hangs a lot when I’m in plank I don’t even know if healing the Dr would make a difference or if it’s just a little loose skin that I’ll have to live with, which is completely fine too ☺️

[@Heatwave9000]

40 is too old to have children. Not natural

[@amie1222]

Can extreme bloating from IBS and gut problems cause this?

[@victoriagonzales5164]

Specific exercises please

[@mousetrap1298]

Please please please do a second video with specific exercises along with the breathing techniques because it is hard to find anything reliable on YT. A lot is not good for PP and and even damaging I think

[@fernandolaravenegas1520]

Amo a esta hermosa mujer ☺️💪👌

[@wifeybaby4001]

I struggle with engaging core properly :(

[@andreakelly1978]

Hi Abby!!!

[@abbypollock]

Hiiii 🥰

[@pikabamboo4175]

I have it and i had more than one hand ab separation my belly didnt go back my belly button is hanging forward and i had an inward bellybutton before...it didnt go back and i have humungus waste of skin i look fat as f...and i fn...hate it i have a mental break down because of this every day....and i cant loose weight i counted cal for over 3 months i didnt eat any thing more than calorie budget and i havent lost any weight i didnt eat candy and or sweet drinks i worked out every day for 1 hr and then go for a walk...so i m at quitting stage atm and i fn hate it...im 12 months post birth😣and i did all the recomended exercises from physical therapist...so...i dont believe it can be "fixed"

[@BoRhapQueen1]

This convinces me to not have a baby

[@slsmith-xp2hq]

I'm 2 years postpartum and still have distasis 🫣