Episode 33: Diastasis Recti - What's Really Going On With Your Abs After Baby

Dr. Rebecca had two nine-pound babies 18 months apart, and was told by a pelvic floor PT a few years back that her diastasis recti was pretty much just going to be that way. Dr. Alex respectfully disagrees (yes, even though the “babies” are now 10 and 11).In this episode, Dr. Alex and Dr. Rebecca dig into what diastasis recti is (and isn’t), why so much of the advice floating around online makes people afraid to move altogether, and what pelvic floor PT can do for the symptoms you've been managing on your own since your last kid was born…even if that was many years ago.If you feel your core doesn't work or look the way it used to, or worry you missed the window to do anything about it, this one's for you.What you'll learn:The link between diastasis recti, posture, and lower back pain (Dr. Rebecca originally came to PT for the latter)The size of your ab separation doesn’t tell the whole storySucking in your stomach is not the same thing as activating your coreYour core functions differently standing than lying down, and what that means for how you train itTune in if you've ever thought:"Every fitness influencer says something different and I don't know who to listen to.""My belly still looks like I'm pregnant and I don't understand why.""I was told not to do crunches or planks and now I'm afraid to do anything.""I can work out, but I don't feel “connected” to my core.""My kids are older now - is it even worth trying to fix things at this point?"Helpful resourcesFind a pelvic floor PT near you: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global DirectoryThe Postpartum Essentials Virtual Course: Heal from Your Pelvic Floor to Your CoreParents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids by Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyConnect with us:Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy Website: rebeccaeudy.com Instagram: @rebeccahowardeudy Newsletter: Parents in Love SubstackDr. Alexandra DiGrado Website: bostonpelvicpt.com Instagram: @bostonpelvicpt Newsletter: Under the HoodUnder the Hood Podcast Instagram: @underthehooddocs Website: underthehoodpod.com***If this episode was useful, please take a moment to leave a rating, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and follow us for future episodes. It's the best way to help us reach more people who could benefit from conversations like this one. Thank you!