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anyone with separated abs? link your exercises here

i think i may have it...it doesn't hurt but when i do a crunch it bulges in the middle. 

i had my second csection with DS2 with no complications.

anyone with core exercise suggestions?

link them here and we can share! 

TIA! 


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Re: anyone with separated abs? link your exercises here

  • 2u2wow2u2wow member

    i don't either...i thought if anyone had any ideas either??

    crunches are supposed to be bad..that's all i know.

    so if i can't crunch i do NOTHING.....LOL 

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  • A Pilates instructor and recent first time mother with firsthand experience in this recommended this website: diastasisrehab.com

    She said not to buy the system but just to take a look at the exercises it offers. I haven't checked it out myself yet, but hopefully it offers some good info!

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  • Lay on your pillow lift you head up just a bit and back down.  This is what my midwife told me to do and it's safe throughout pregnancy.  When it gets uncomfortable to be on your back, just roll on your side a bit.  It's basically a sit up but not as intense.  It really helped keep my abs `less separated last pregnancy.
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  • First, get cleared by your doctor/surgeon.  You may have to have a "tummy tuck" to get things stitched back together if it's bad enough (mine is, insurance will cover it, I've been putting off the surgery because I have no support while recovering)

    Crunches are supposedly bad for it.  I'm just now starting back to the gym.  Take it easy whatever you do, and listen to your body, you don't want the thing breaking into a full blown hernia if it hasn't already.  I discovered squats actually feel really good which I was surprised about since benching makes me feel like that scene from the exorcist..  Just listen to your body and don't train like a knucklehead!!!

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