How to tell if you have muscle separation post-pregnancy?

Muscle separation or “diastasis recti” is a very common condition that I see in women post-pregnancy, and often repair as part of an abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” procedure. But how can you tell if you have abdominal muscle separation, and what are the signs and symptoms?

Abdominal Separation – Supacore

Postpartum Diastasis Recti: Casues, Treatment & Exercises To Do

Diastasis Recti (Separated Abdominal Muscles) - Diagnosis, Causes, Treatment — Quality Care Sport Injury & Rehab

Postpartum Diastasis Recti – How it affects working out

How To “Fix” Your Body After Pregnancy

What are the symptoms of Diastasis Recti?, by Renata Sanko

Abdominal separation: what you need to know

How To Test For Diastasis Recti During Pregnancy

Diastasis Recti: Post Pregnancy Abdominal Muscle Separation, What is diastasis recti?