2nd time mamas with muscle seperation

Luckiest13

If you had ab seperation the first time, is there something you needed to do in following pregnancies to "protect" your bellies? I had some ab seperation that got much better over time, but will never be normal. I'm worried about what will happen when everything gets stretched out again.

luvdv8

This is me, only mine didn't have a chance to fully heal. I was taking Pilates and doing some core work and hoping to continue 'til about 24 weeks. I've spoken with my OB and I will be getting a pregnancy support belt to give my abs some extra help (a genuine one made for me, not like the Madela ones) around 16 weeks- 3 hours one 1/2 hour off. Once this baby is out I will also be getting another support band like the ones they give liposuction patients to help push everything back together while they heal again (but I also heard great things about the Belly Bandit).

iris427

Ugh I hadn't even really thought about this.  Something else to ask my doctor about.