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WHAT IS DIASTASIS?
Diastasis is a separation of the two halves of the rectus abdominis
muscle in the middle of your belly that sometimes occurs during
pregnancy. You can check for it by lying on your back with your
knees bent. (If you start to feel faint while on your back, roll
to your left side; then use pillows under your shoulders to prop
yourself up.) Place your fingertips 1-2 inches below your belly
button, fingers pointing toward your feet. Lift your head as
high as you can and see if you feel a ridge protruding from the
midline of your abdomen—that is diastasis. If you have
it, take care to not exacerbate the separation. Avoid abdominal
exercises.
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