diastasis recti / ab separation

[Starlight32]

I'm almost 5 weeks pp and checked myself for ab separation. I have it around my belly button.

Is it possible the gap will still close? Should I wait until my 6 week check to start the gentle exercises to try to close the gap? (I had a section if that matters).

 

[AngelUK]

I think you need to wait till the section is completely healed before starting exercise. I have it too btw but am too lazy to do the exercises though I bought the DVD . My parting was more than 5 fingers wide by my belly button and is now about 3, maybe less. So it does get better and depends on how wide your parting is. If it is only a little, it may well heal itself. Good luck!

 

[Starlight32]

Mines about 2.5 finger width and my fingers can sink in the gap.

So your gap improved just its time?

I'll also ask my ob next week.

 

[AngelUK]

It definitely improved yes but it took time and I think really I should do exercises for it cause in the evening I look 5 month preggo