How do you figure out if your abdominals are separated?

leviandlandensmom

I think I have abdominal separation but I'm not sure. TIA!

natb22

I googled this to find out what it even was.. i keep learning new things!

https://postbabyfitness.blogspot.com/2010/02/do-you-have-abdominal-separation-or.html

and a self test to see if you have it:

https://postbabyfitness.blogspot.com/2010/02/test-for-diastasis-recti.html

KozieKim

If there is a gap of more than 2 inches b/t left and right muscles. Most have to be diagnosed by a Dr I think-if hard to see.

FaeryStarGazer

If you try and flex your core, or if you lean back just slightly and you have a "wedge of cheese" at the top of your belly, you likely have some degree of separation.

atc282

I had no idea I had it until a few months pp. I went to the OB for a check-up and asked why I still felt so puffy above my c/s scar. She made me do the test and confirmed I had diastisis on the bottom two abs. The top half were still intact.