In this episode of the Mother FIGRs podcast, I’m diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in pregnancy and postpartum fitness: diastasis recti. I break down what it actually is, why it happens, how I test for it, what increases risk, and what the healing process really looks like. My goal is to clear up the noise, debunk the myths, and give you a practical, evidence‑based understanding you can actually use

Some key takeaways:

• Diastasis recti is a normal adaptation. By week 37 of pregnancy, nearly every woman will experience some degree of abdominal separation. It’s not an injury or a failure—it’s your body making space.
• Assessment goes beyond “the gap.” When I test for diastasis, I’m looking at width and depth, but the real story is in tension, tissue responsiveness, and how your core manages pressure during movement.
• Healing is whole‑system work. Breath, alignment, and progressive overload matter far more than any single exercise. You rebuild coordination and strength over time, not overnight.

Hope you enjoy!

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I got you,

Katelyn