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Diastasis Recti
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on May 7, 2008
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I have diastasis recti which I was diagnosed with my first child. When I had my second it became so bad that my intestines bulged over my uterus. I had no complication...
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- Hi K., Get you a Maturity Support: http://supports4less.com/brace-type/abdominal-supports/index.htm After the birth, get a personal trainer and exercise those...
- I have the same condition. In addition to the diastasis recti, I had an umbilical hernia and chronic anemia. The diastasis was a condition from my first pregnancy, w...
- Hi K., I can offer no advice but just want to say I truly wish you the best. You and your family.. L.
Diastasis?
Asked by K.M. from Columbus
on July 19, 2007
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I am pregnant with my 2nd baby, due in November, but I'm wondering about something I noticed after my first baby was born 15 months ago. (I was just starting to really...
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- There's a book called "Lose YOur Mummy Tummy" It covers the whole subject thoroughly and you can get it inexpensively on amazon.com. Mine was about $4.88.
- i would have it double checked to be sure you do not have a hernia. i have one near my belly button and i do not have where the interstines push through, so i have no...
- I have the same problem, or had rather. My midwife told me to go home and look into the tupler technique. It is very simple and can be done practically anywhere at any...
Diastasis Recti Exersize
Asked by Z.A. from Milwaukee
on February 3, 2011
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Hi,
I have 2 kids,DD 4 yrs old and DS 10 months old.I have severe diastasis recti (separation of ab muscles) and I was wondering if there is any kind of exersize or a...
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- Talk to your ob. He/She should be able to help you with information.
- I used this and found it really effective: http://www.amazon.com/Bouce-Back-Fast-Natal-Conditioning/dp/B000WB5MFU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1296743625&sr=8-2
- you sound just like me:) i'm 5'8 and a size 6 and always look very pregnant as well:( i am currently pregnant with my 4th and the diastasis was pretty bad before thi...
Need Help with the Condition Diastasis Recti!!!
Asked by J.D. from Detroit
on April 22, 2008
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Hi all,
Does anyone else have the condition Diastasis Recti(condition where your abdominal muscles split during pregnancy)? Mine is pretty severe and I still look ab...
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- I'm not sure where you are located but there is a PT in Wixom that specializes in Women's health. The location is Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialist on Wixom Road j...
- I have the diastasis recti. I have a great book and tape which addresses this specifically with exercise. It is by Julie Tuppler called "Lose your Mummy Tummy" Go...
- I have looked this condition up in my medical book (love having this on hand!). You poor thing~ that looks almost super painful! :( I would almost suggest after a...
Abdominal Separation After Pregnancy
Asked by M.P. from Tampa
on October 9, 2009
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Hi
Does anyone have any experience with Abdominal Separation after pregnancy? I've got it and I'm tired of being asked when my next kid is due. I've started exercisin...
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- Try one of the pregnancy support belts( the ones you were under our big bellies!). You can get them at any matunity store. I hade the same problem you did and what I ...
- I tried exercise and diet, and nothing. People still think I am pregnant and it's hurtful to hear. I have avoided the beach and pool all summer even though my little...
- I've heard great things about this...maybe you could check it out. http://www.babooshbaby.com/
Abdominal Wall Defect
Asked by K.K. from Appleton
on December 3, 2009
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Hi moms!
I just went to the doctor yesterday and found out that I have a defect in my abdominal wall. Basically my abs are separated because of my last pregnancy (I ...
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- Hi, I am a medical student just finishing my surgical rotation and have seen this a few times, if what you are describing is what I am thinking of. If you are talkin...
- Ah, diastasis. I have it as well, and MUCH worse with the second baby than the first (it was pretty darn bad with the first too). Right now, I'm split from groin to st...
- I might get a second opinion. I had a separation, too, that is vertical down my middle. It's gotten much better on its own since 2 years ago when my son was born. My d...
Anyone Experienced Seperation of Abdominal Muscles After Having a Baby?
Asked by S.Q. from Youngstown
on December 19, 2006
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i have been looking for an explanation as to why i still look pregnant even though my baby is over 2 years old. i recently came upon a website that talked about abdomi...
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- Hi S.! I have this as well, so you are definitely not crazy. It is called an abdominal diastasis. Many doctors are not educated on this subject, I have seen four do...
- My sister had this. She also had to have a C-Section and when they were in there they sewed her back up as far as they could reach. They said that it could heal on it...
- hi S., I had the same concerns. I have had 4 abdominal surgeries to date. Afer my first c-section my stomach bounced back; however, after the last one it totally se...
How to Excercise Abs with Abdominal Muscle Separation
Asked by K.V. from Chicago
on September 17, 2009
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I know I have seen answers to this question I am about to ask, however I couldn't find it in the archives. During my last pregnancy I had a belly button hernia and th...
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- Pick up a copy of "Lose your Mummy Tummy" by Lisa Tupler (sure about the last name, not 100% sure on the first name). This book is great and it specifically addresses...
- I own a fitness company that specializes in prenatal and postpartum fitness and particularly diastasis and poor-posture that results in "mommy-tummy". We offer a 6-we...
- I have a workout that actually does not require situps. I have not done this but a friend of mine did. She was pretty happy with the results, especially since she lo...
Diastsis Recti" (Also Known as Abdominal Separation)
Asked by M.E. from Salt Lake City
on May 28, 2008
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I read "How to Lose Your Mommy Tummy" and was wondering if there were any more ideas on how to help tighten the muscles. I try to remember to do the exercises while a...
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- M., There is a great class out there called Restore the Core. It was designed by a mom who had 2 difficult pregnancies that both resulted in C-sections. Diastasis...
- pilates is great. yoga is good too
- We have a lot in common. Our son will be 3 in June and I just delivered girl twins in Feb. I also have the book but have a HARD time remembering to do the exercises....
Asymmetrical Abdominal Muscles After C-section - Hernia Prone?
Asked by E.C. from Sacramento
on September 21, 2009
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I've had 3 VERTICAL C-sections and I've noticed a gap between my ab muscles when I exercise them. Does this mean that the muscles were not stitched back together, or ...
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- I think you have diastasis too. I am a petite woman (just under 100 lbs) and had 3 c-sections. My tummy looked big & was told I had a hernia AND this condition. I had ...
- Check with your doctor, but this might be diastasis. I had 2 sections and wound up with a very floppy ab area. No matter how hard I worked out, my midsection stayed ...
- i had a csection w/twins 3yrs ago and did all of my recommended abdominal exercises as soon as permitted and to this day. my tummy returned to pre-preg appearance ver...
