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Understanding Postpartum Abdominal Changes: Diastasis Recti vs. Hernia

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The postpartum period brings many physical changes, and concerns about abdominal appearance and function are among the most common issues new mothers face. Two conditions that frequently cause confusion are diastasis recti and abdominal hernias. While both can create visible changes to the abdominal area and cause discomfort, they are distinctly different conditions that require […]

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Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and Your Health, Post Partum

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Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) is a current hot topic in perinatal health and wellness, with lots of research and fitness formats being developed to “help it heal”. It is a thinning and separation of the central insertion site of all the abdominals, the “linea alba”. It occurs most often in pregnancy in the later months,

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