Rectus Diastasis or Abdominal separation occurs naturally in pregnant women allowing their bellies to expand! For some women this separation can be slow to heal postpartum and cause distress. In this podcast episode, pelvic floor physiotherapist and pilates instructor Caitlin Pender explains why abdominal separation or diastasis recti happen. She talks about the need to normalise a degree of abdominal separation in the early postpartum period and ways to promote and optimise tissue healing! Caitlin discusses some recent research on the best core exercises for abdominal separation and whether compression tights or tubigrip actually work! You can check out her other podcast episode on The Postpartum P’s here. If you are interested in her Restore Your Core Program you can book it in here and receive a customised 8-weeks Pilates & Yoga program designed by a Pelvic Floor Physio to optimise your recovery! Sign up for our upcoming 5-Day free Mums and bubs Core Challenge kicking off on the 30th Jan!