I can feel and see an large mound/lump on my abdomen when I lean back slightly while sitting or standing. Is it diastasis recti? I first noticed this lump while pregnant with my first child (gained 20 lbs, 5 lb baby). I was so huge with my second child that I didn't notice it (gained 50 lbs, 8.6 lb baby). I've lost 30 lbs since Jan. but I notice that the area just above my belly button continues to protrude.
Answer: Is This Diastasis Recti? Your clinical story and photographs seem to be consistent with a diagnosis of diastasis recti. Diastasis recti is separation of the 6-pack abdominal muscles, which is very common during pregnancy to accommodate the expanding uterus. After giving birth, the muscles do not return correctly to their pre-pregnancy and there is a space remaining between them that causes a bulge. To be sure you have diastasis recti, I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in your area to allow for a thorough physical examination and to make more specific recommendations. Best of luck.
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Answer: Is This Diastasis Recti? Your clinical story and photographs seem to be consistent with a diagnosis of diastasis recti. Diastasis recti is separation of the 6-pack abdominal muscles, which is very common during pregnancy to accommodate the expanding uterus. After giving birth, the muscles do not return correctly to their pre-pregnancy and there is a space remaining between them that causes a bulge. To be sure you have diastasis recti, I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in your area to allow for a thorough physical examination and to make more specific recommendations. Best of luck.
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