Coach The Mother

What Really Matters About Ab Separation?

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Diastasis recti (ab separation) scares the life out of new moms—and most never get a proper exam.

In this raw, research-packed episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell explains:

  • What diastasis recti really is (and how it differs from a hernia).
  • Why your 6-week check rarely covers it—and what a real assessment looks like.
  • The “soda-can” pressure analogy that connects ab separation to leaking, prolapse, and back pain.
  • How to self-measure your gap and decide if you need targeted rehab. Exactly how to breathe, brace, and move so you heal instead of aggravate.
  • A sneak peek into Natalie’s 4-phase Postpartum Recovery Program for moms ready to reclaim their core—and their confidence.

    • Resources & Links:

    Apply to the Postpartum Recovery Program → newnativecoaching.com

    DM Natalie your questions → IG @drnatalieforsell

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    Coach The MotherBy Dr. Natalie Forsell, DPT