It is also important to note that while diastasis recti is more common in pregnant women, it is actually related to
internal abdominal pressure, which pregnancy increases, but not specifically * caused * by pregnancy.
Not exact matches
The increased blood flow to the intestines seems to increase their motility (movement within the organ) and it is possible that the external
abdominal compression affects the
internal pressure which can result in improved peristalsis.
(3) On the other hand, it seems possible that the external
pressure from the
abdominal compression might increase
internal pressure (of the stool on the
abdominal walls), which, in turn, can facilitate the peristaltic reflex.