Diastasis Recti

What is DRA?

Diastasis recti abdominus (DRA) is the separation of the abdominal muscles and is a natural occurrence during pregnancy. In fact, the occurrence of DRA allows for the growth of the baby in utero.

Why do we focus on managing DRA?

The abdominals are a key component of the core, which includes other muscle groups that extend from the head through the pelvis. Core strength is important to basic physical movement and health, and allows the body to handle birth efficiently. The presence of DRA limits core stability and strength, which makes it important to combat the effects of DRA and help the body recover after birth.

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Did you know?


100%

of pregnant women develop DRA*

39%

of women still have a degree of DRA at six months postpartum*

*Diastasis recti:

Fernandes da Mota PG, Pascoal AG, Carita AI, Bø K. Prevalence and risk factors of diastasis recti abdominis from late pregnancy to 6 months postpartum, and relationship with lumbo-pelvic pain. Man Ther. 2015 Feb;20(1):200-5. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.09.002. Epub 2014 Sep 19. PMID: 25282439.Fernandes da Mota PG, Pascoal AG, Carita AI, Bø K. Prevalence and risk factors of diastasis recti abdominis from late pregnancy to 6 months postpartum, and relationship with lumbo-pelvic pain. Man Ther. 2015 Feb;20(1):200-5. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.09.002. Epub 2014 Sep 19. PMID: 25282439.