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Can I Have More Children After Diastasis Recti Repair?

ballerinaLA
I delveloped diastasis recti after my first pregnancy. Since, I've had 2 more children. I have a 2 finger separation, and lots of loose skin, though i am relatively thin. Im not that concerned about the skin as i am about my tummy bulging out...i miss my flat abs. First, does this need to be sergically repaired or can it be fixed through exercises, and second, if it does need surgery, would i be able to have more kids, or do i need to wait until I'm done having kids to repair?

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