Ask the Expert: Diastasis Recti (Abs separation)

Did you know Diastasis Recti (Abs separation) is common amongst pregnant or postpartum women 😱 There are ways to prevent and treat it without the use of medication or hormone therapy. Thus, to answer your questions we have Cheryl Han - Director and Principal Consultant from Orchard Clinic, where she'll be answering all your questions on this condition 👩🏻‍💻 So leave your questions in the comment section below before our session! 🧐

Ask the Expert: Diastasis Recti (Abs separation)
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What causes Diastasis Recti?

5y ago

Pregnancy is the leading cause (although some babies are born with the condition). Diastasis Recti is caused when there is a split in the abdominal muscles due to weakness of the connective tissue in between. In pregnancy, the growing foetus causes intra-abominal pressure that could stretch and weaken the connective tissue. You can watch our video about causes and treatments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yeFYkQsWWM