EVERY mom should watch this because EVERY woman needs to watch this after having a baby!

These tips will not only keep you safe, but help you to see better fitness results after giving birth and experience less pain.

Jared Beckstrand is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in postpartum health. He has helped tens of thousands of women heal their diastasis recti, back pain, and pelvic floor after pregnancy.

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How to check for Diastasis Recti: https://youtu.be/XleoCnW0hOo?si=kcITXvg1aLVhQS06
6 Easy Exercises to Heal Diastasis Recti: https://youtu.be/KuQ3qvHxuzo?si=AL26RhcfdecHU7gY
10 Minute Deep Core Workout for Diastasis Recti: https://youtu.be/6ZS9Ph3Vb84?si=UwN9vzTMiRyDnsXO
6 Minute Diastasis Recti Workout: https://youtu.be/nzQ4pIsuHSQ?si=SGTN4gDvXuug-1gy


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20 Minute Walk At Home Workout: https://www.youtube.com/live/o7kvvHJtSVw?feature=share
20 Minute Deep Core and Cardio Workout: https://www.youtube.com/live/-Qd11o9F2oc?feature=share
15 Minute Total Body Workout: https://youtu.be/cjD314rqp_Q?si=GDB4hzXxh_WP6eMJ

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** As always – GET CLEARANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING THIS OR ANY WORKOUT PROGRAM. 6 weeks post-partum is the most generally-accepted “safe time” to resume some of these activities, but it’s always best to have your doctor’s clearance for your own unique situation. **

What is a diastasis recti?
Diastasis recti is a separation of the two halves of your forward-most abdominal muscle - the rectus abdominis.

In instances of strenuous pressure on the abdomen and abdominal cavity the connective tissue between the halves of the rectus abdominis can be stretched, pulled, and eventually even separate. This is what we refer to as a “diastasis recti”.

How do you get a diastasis recti?
Any condition that causes increased pressure and strain on the anterior abdominal wall has potential to cause the diastasis condition. The most-common is pregnancy; the growing fetus and uterus put stress on the abdominal wall which is intensified with aggressive muscle contractions during childbirth. Other causes can include excess belly fat, intense core workouts involving sit ups and crunches, and even the flu (vomiting and/or forceful coughing).

Which exercises should I avoid with diastasis recti?
You should avoid any exercise that forcefully contracts your rectus abdominis against gravity. Again, this muscle is the primary “flexor” of your core and is active in activities such as sit ups and crunches.

Best exercises for diastasis recti?
The best exercises for a diastasis recti condition are those that activate your deepest abdominal layer, the transverse abdominis (TA). This muscle runs from your lower back around your sides and connects into this same connective tissue that has been separated. This muscle’s primary action is to “draw everything in” and pull your belly button in towards your spine. Activating this muscle and performing this motion will help to bring the two separated halves of the rectus abdominis closer together and “close the gap."

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