Query: I nonetheless look pregnant — particularly after a big meal, 5 years after my final child. She was transverse indirect and a C-section. I train usually — power coaching with a lot of compound workouts and nonetheless, nothing helps. I could have diastasis recti — I really feel I can get one and a half fingers within the hole. Is there something I can do at this stage? Additionally, does this trigger issues except for the beauty?
Dr Grant replies: Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) or divarication of rectus abdominis is widespread in adults. The time period describes the abnormally broad distance, often outlined as 2cm, that separates the 2 rectus muscle groups. These two massive parallel bands of muscle groups lie in the course of the stomach on both aspect of the stomach button and are liable for forming the legendary ‘six pack’ within the fortunate few. Being pregnant, notably twins and triplets, is an apparent threat issue however being chubby additionally places you susceptible to growing the situation. Because the uterus grows throughout being pregnant, the stomach muscle groups are stretched and the connective tissue that lies between each bands of muscle (linea alba) thins and pulls aside. In most girls, with regular postpartum weight reduction and cessation of breastfeeding, the linea alba contracts again to regular inside two months.
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