It should come as no surprise that people who have been pregnant and those who have given birth may notice some changes to their abdominal areas as a result of pregnancy. Everyone is different and ...

The post-birth belly bulge is common—diastasis recti (DR), the medical term for the separation of the abdominal muscles, occurs in 37% of women who have one pregnancy and 67% of those who have ...

Babies are awesome. I can say this with absolute certainty since I have a six month old at home. They’re cute; they’re cuddly (especially when they’re tired); and their precious smiles and squeals are ...

Women work on strengthening their core abdominal muscles in Leah Keller's exercise class for new moms, inside a San Francisco clothing store called Monkei Miles. (Talia Herman for NPR) I admit it. I ...

Diastasis Recti is a symptom of excessive intra-abdominal pressure - that means pressure inside your abdomen and pelvis pushing outwards, forwards and downwards. Not the direction you want anything ...

It usually takes over 9 months to lose the weight you gained during pregnancy and get back to your pre-pregnancy body. However, a belly bulge that persists long after your baby is born can also be a ...

When your abdominal muscles - also known as rectus abdominis - are under a lot of pressure due to pregnancy or repeated heavy lifting, you may be at risk for a condition known as diastasis rectus ...

Looking for diastasis recti exercises? Before you do a single crunch, read our guide to the most and least effective movements. Nearly every pregnant person will experience some degree of diastasis ...

I admit it. I have a "mummy tummy," also known as "mommy pooch." You know, that soft, jelly belly you retain after having a baby — it makes you look a few months pregnant. I've tried to convince ...