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While you may not be able to fully prevent a diastasis in this pregnancy, you can do exercises to strength your Transverse Abdominis, (TvA) to lessen the severity. This is our body's internal "girdle" which when contracted, compresses...

Every woman's belly skin is a bit looser after pregnancy. Loss of collagen due to the extreme stretching of the skin during pregnancy is real. While diet and exercise can improve appearance, creams, vitamins, special foods, etc. will...

Build core strength.  When you run, keep your "internal girdle" slightly tight. In the mean time, if the only way you can run comfortably is when wearing an abdominal binder, then wear it. But try to pull your tummy away from the...

Buy a few items that flatter your current body. Don't get hung up on the size, it's only a number. When you wear clothes with a good fit, you look good, no matter what your shape and size. BeFit-Mom

To repair diastasis recti after pregnancy, you need to build A LOT of strength back into your deepest abdominal muscle, your Transverse Abdominis, or TvA. When contracted, the TvA compresses the abdomen. (The TvA does not move bone.)...

Taking care of a new born is a fairly sedentary lifestyle, especially if you don't have help. So to speed postpartum weight lose, you'll need to eat great; a high quality diet in the correct amount, as well as exercise at...

Hi Everyone, I'm a prenatal and postpartum health, fitness and exercise specialist. Ask me your questions on this topic. I'm here to help! BeFit-Mom

To flatten your abdomen, you need to first build strength in your deepest abdominal muscle, your Transverse Abdominis, or TvA. This is our body's internal "girdle" and when contracted, compresses the abdomen. Then after you've...

Belly dancing originated as a method of preparing the body for childbirth. If this is something you like to do, and it makes your body feel good, than continue with it. BeFit-Mom  

Generally, diastasis does not cause pain. Radiating pain is almost always due to nerve compression or irritation. The lower rib cage expands dramatically in the last trimester, and this could be contributing to your pain too. Always...