How do I prevent diastasis recti?

How do I prevent diastasis recti?

Some abdominal separation is normal and expected with pregnancy. There are some things you can do to lower your risk for developing diastasis recti:

• Healthy weight gain during pregnancy: Exercising and eating healthy foods to keep weight gain within a healthy range.
• Proper posture and deep breathing: Stand up straight with your shoulders back. Take deep breaths that allow your ribs to expand and not just your belly.
• Safe core exercises: Avoid exercises like sit-ups and crunches that put pressure on your abdominals after 12 weeks of pregnancy and postpartum.
• Don't strain while lifting: Certain day-to-day activities like lifting grocery bags or your children can put undue strain on your abdominals.
• Log roll when getting out of bed: If you're pregnant or postpartum, roll to one side and use your arms to push up out of bed.