What to do if rectus abdominis is separated after childbirth

Postpartum diastasis of the rectus abdominis is a problem that many new mothers will encounter. It not only affects the appearance, but also causes abdominal muscle weakness, low back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction and other problems. So what should I do if my rectus abdominis is separated after childbirth? Below I will introduce you to some effective methods. What should I do if my milk volume is low after childbirth? First of all, you need to understand what postpartum diastasis recti is in this premium course from a prolactinologist training institution. The rectus abdominis is the outermost muscle of the abdomen. It extends from below the ribs to above the pubic bone. There is a white line in the middle that divides it into left and right parts. During pregnancy, due to the enlargement of the uterus, the rectus abdominis muscle will be stretched and the linea alba will be stretched, which leads to postpartum rectus abdominis separation. Secondly, you need to know whether you have postpartum diastasis recti. You can judge by self-test: Lie on your back, bend your legs at the knees, expose your abdomen, and insert your fingers into the linea alba. If more than 2 fingers can be inserted, it means there is diastasis of the rectus abdominis. Third, choose the appropriate treatment method. Mild postpartum rectus abdominis separation (2-3 fingers) can be recovered through independent training; for moderate postpartum rectus abdominis separation (3-4 fingers), electrical stimulation, manual therapy and other methods can be used to help. Recovery; for severe postpartum rectus abdominis separation (larger than 4 fingers), surgical treatment is required. There are many methods of self-training, and I will introduce you to a few simple and effective ones below: Supine leg lift: Lie on your back, straighten your legs and raise them at 90 degrees to the ground, then slowly lower them, repeat 10-15 times. Supine knee bend: Lie on your back, bend your legs at the knees, put your hands behind your head, and then slowly lift your head and shoulders while drawing your knees toward your chest, hold for 5-10 seconds, and repeat 10-15 times. Stand against the wall: Stand against the wall with your heels about 10 cm away from the wall, then slowly squat down so that your thighs and calves are at 90 degrees, hold for 5-10 seconds, and repeat 10-15 times. Plank: Lie on your stomach, support your body with your elbows and toes, keep your body in a straight line, and hold for 30-60 seconds. These movements can exercise the abdominal muscles and help restore the strength and elasticity of the rectus abdominis. But be careful to maintain correct posture and breathing when doing these movements to avoid overexertion or injury. Famous saying: \”If you move well, the five internal organs will be in harmony.\” – Fan Zhongyan This famous saying emphasizes the importance of exercise to physical health, and the recovery of postpartum diastasis rectus abdominis also needs to be achieved through appropriate exercise. When performing recovery training for postpartum diastasis recti, we must choose an exercise method that suits us and pay attention to correct posture and breathing methods to achieve the best recovery effect.