28/09/2026
The most common misconceptions about abdominal separation in pregnancy & postpartum… 👀
There is some really crazy content out there on socials about what ab separation is, how to ‘fix’ it and how to close the gap. Here’s the truth of it to debunk the myths you might have read ⬇️
1. Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) is when the re**us muscles (often referred to as 6 pack muscles) move further apart to allow space for your baby to grow, it’s a natural adaption that needs to happen otherwise your baby wouldn’t have the space to grow.
2. The muscles do not ‘tear’ apart, they are never attached to begin with, both sides of the re**us muscles just sit beside each other.
3. Closing the gap isn’t the most important or relevant piece of the puzzle, and having a gap doesn’t = weak core.
4. You can absolutely have a strong core again without the gap completing closing.
5. There are no specific exercises that will directly = the gap closing, it’s about managing pressure and progressing gradually over time to build the strength back from the inside out.
6. Everyone’s timeline and experience is completely different, usually depending on anatomy and genetics, not because of how many crunches you did or didn’t do!
If you have questions on postpartum recovery, drop me a message today, I’d love to help you understand your body better 💚
