Abdominal separation occurs in 3rd trimester in 66-100% of pregnant women

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Abdominal separation, or Diastisis Rectus Abdominus Muscle (DRAM) is the widening and thinning of the linea alba (the connective tissue) between the 2 edges of the abdominal muscles.

The good news is that with individualised exercise prescription, the majority will resolve.

Early intervention is best, with exercises from 3 weeks postnatal shown to give the most beneficial outcomes. An abdominal wall assessment will be conducted in your postnatal assessment and an individualised exercise program prescribed.

If you are beyond this point - don’t worry! - we can still assess, manage and treat abdominal separation!