Pregnancy -
related diastasis recti often lasts long after the woman gives birth.
Not exact matches
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.
We also treat and educate on many different pregnancy -
related conditions such as
diastasis recti, incontinence, pain with sex, prolapse among many others.
Having educated and treated hundreds of women over the years, we believe in empowering patients with the knowledge and skills to guide them through pregnancy and birth, prevent and resolve pelvic floor issues such as
diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and pelvic pain, and treat other pregnancy -
related concerns.
But when combined with the pregnancy -
related hormonal softening of the connective tissue, plus the added pressure, growth and load of a baby, it makes postpartum
diastasis recti much more likely.