What your OB won’t tell you about at your 6 week appointment: diastasis recti. Diastasis can’t be avoided during pregnancy, especially the third trimester. Us “fit girls” are actually MORE susceptible to dealing with this condition since we typically go into our pregnancies with very conditioned abdominals. I naively thought I might be immune because I was “so fit,” but as I discovered, your fitness level has nothing to do with it. During pregnancy, the separation of the abs to make room for a growing baby is normal. However, during postpartum, untreated diastasis can leave new moms feeling unstable with no clue how to fix it. I knew it was necessary to hire a pelvic floor specialist. I needed help to get pain-free and discover my deep core connection again. Luckily, I connected with Karine at Stroma PT Taking a step back to reassess and improve is not a weakness, and it’s not a failure - it’s a superpower. I’m more knowledgeable about my body than I’ve ever been, and as I contin...