24/05/2020
WHAT IS DIASTASIS RECTI?
It is a condition where the large abdominal muscles separate. "I gave birth to my baby several months ago but I still look 5 months pregnant"
It is usually caused by Diastasis Recti.
This can cause low self esteem and worry in new mothers.
In Nigeria, there are over 100 thousand case of Diastasis Recti yearly and two-third of them are women who had undergone pregnancy.
It is caused by inner abdominal pressure during pregnancy, usually from carrying a weighty baby, multiple pregnancies.
OR
Improper healing after C-section.
Diastasis Recti is very common in women over the age of 35 and can last for an entire lifetime.
HOW TO CHECK FOR DIASTASIS RECTI.
It's easy to perform a self-test for diastasis recti. Just lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor.
Put one hand on your belly, with your fingers on your midline at your navel. Press your fingertips down gently, and bring your head up(shoulders stay on the ground).
Feel for the sides of your abdominal muscles, and see if and how far they are separated.
HOW CAN I TREAT DIASTASIS RECTI?
There is no medical drug for Diastasis Recti but only treatments which include; *Physiotherapy
*Regular exercise and the use of a postpartum binder.
*In rare severe cases; A tummy tuck surgery"
The easiest and most inexpensive treatment being early use of a postpartum belt after pregnancy and regular exercise with special postpartum regimens.
DO NOT Do CRUNCHES !!!
They are a big no no and worsen the situation.
I hope this writeup has been of some kind of help.
Remember, Diastasis Recti doesn't make you any less than who you are and you can get it all together with a little work.
EXERCISE AND THE USE OF A POSTPARTUM BINDER.
3 IN 1 POST-PARTUM BELTS ARE AVAILABLE . View our profile for more.
CHEERS TO A STEP AT BECOMING THE NEW YOU!
Feel free to ask questions in the comment section.
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