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! 🧐

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Hi Doc, Are there any actions that may worsen Diastasis Recti? / Are there any activities that I should avoid to stop my DR from worsening?

Cheryl Han

Principal Consultant at Orchard Clinic, a specialised centre for postpartum recovery

5y ago

Hi Anini, that's a great question as many mummies aren't aware that certain activities/actions may worsen Diastasis Recti. Basically, the abdominal area should not be overly stretched, contracted or twisted as these are actions that would compromise the already weakened connective tissue. So avoid doing exercises like abdominal crunches or sit-ups for example.

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