Diastasis

Kmansmomma

Posted in another group but thought this might be a good place too. Found out at my 6 week doc appt. I have diastasis. Anyone one have any ab exercises they can recommend or resources where I can find ab moves to help fix diastasis. Anyone use a binder and found it helpful? Thanks ladies!!

eblom

Are you pregnant still? I don't recommend any ab exercises until after birth, as you can cause permanent damage. Most diastasis heals naturally in the first few months after birth, but you can do exercises to help after birth and speed that up...

Luv2Run1st

If you are 6 weeks postpartum then check out www.diastasisrehab.com

Don't do crunches which make the muscle separate further, consider a postpartum girdle type support garment to help support the abdominal muscles and use good body mechanics like with getting out of bed (roll to side then push self up which is called log rolling)

You may also consider the help of a physical therapist whom is a women's health specialist. To find one in your area go to apta.com then click on "find a PT". PTs are specially trained in rehabbing the abdominal muscles.

Luv2Run1st

Yes I have used binders after both pregnancies and found them really helpful. Highly recommend for the extra support and help with shrinking the uterus and restoring muscle tone. I used both the Squeem and the bamboo belly bandit. Squeem can be concealed under clothing but Bandit is bulky and probably can only be worn at home. These helped me immensely but I only had a two finger separation as well.

The other binder/girdle with great reviews and recommended by the american physical therapy association is Bellefit. They are spendy but look like they would be really helpful for diastasis.

Kmansmomma

Thanks, ladies! I am 7 weeks pp today so I am ready to get my middle back in shape! This is my second and baby was huge so my abs really took a beating.