More than half of women who give birth experience a condition called diastasis recti, yet many have never heard its name. This separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy affects physical ...

If you live in fear of developing a saggy stomach after giving birth or you’re already the not-so-proud owner of one, you’re not alone. But don’t despair – there’s plenty you can do to prevent and ...

They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca, 33, ...

Your post-pregnancy belly bulge is also called “Diastasis recti”. It simply means your abdominal muscles have separated down the middle. During pregnancy, your growing baby stretches the tummy, and ...

It’s normal for pregnant women to experience separation of the parallel muscle band of the anterior mid-abdominal wall known as diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) — about two thirds of mothers-to-be do.

Pregnancy can considerably impact your pelvic floor. This is the group of muscles and ligaments that support your bladder, uterus and bowel. When you consider the weight of your bub bearing down on ...