diastasis recti

Introduction

separation of the right & left rectus muscles

Epidemiology

• overweight, middle-aged women
• small fit women who have carried a large fetus or twins to term

Complications

• impaired ability to lift & care for children

Management

• weight loss when appropriate
  • consider surgery if weight loss achieved & sustained
• abdominal & pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy have a little effect
• surgery, generally in association with a plastic surgeon

More general terms

• diastasis