diastasis recti: everything you need to know

the birthwell podcast

In this episode Laura and Nadia break down everything you need to know about diastasis recti. They discuss how you can check yourself for ab separation, some preventative things you can do during your pregnancy and early postpartum, how to rehab diastasis recti postpartum and some things to consider when you're working with a pelvic floor physiotherapist. This episode is jam packed with knowledge so you don't want to miss it!

Here are the resources we discussed in the show:
Our video to check yourself for diastasis recti
Our favorite ab wrap for postpartum healing, use the code 'birthwellinc' for 10% off!
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This podcast is intended as educational content and does in no way constitute physiotherapy, health or medical advice. Please seek advice from your health care provider or doctor for your particular health care concerns, before changing your healthcare routine or relying on this information.

Chapters

1. welcome back to the birthwell podcast! (00:00:00)

2. what is diastasis recti?? (00:03:46)

3. risk factors for diastasis recti (00:08:03)

4. coning vs doming vs bulging (00:13:19)

5. how to check for diastasis (00:18:26)

6. treatment options for diastasis recti (00:19:59)

7. what to know about surgery (00:29:45)

8. success stories!! (00:34:01)

9. wrap up! (00:36:10)