I'm 38 wks pregnant w/ 2nd child & been experiencing pain from diastasis recti at top of my bump. My OB said she can repair bottom half during c-section, but everything I've read says to wait until afterwards. I'm naturally slim (110lbs, 5'6", aged 32) & put on 40lbs this pregnancy. My last pregnancy was c-section & my stomach returned to almost flat, but had no diastasis issue. Will repairing the diastasis during c-section leave me with a warped abdomen, saggy skin & longer recovery period?
Answer: Rectus repair during c-section I just watched my wife have a C-section 3 weeks ago. A traditional C-section does not provide very much exposure to the rectus muscles. The amount of exposure needed to properly repair the rectus diastasis is quite significant and just doesn't seem appropriate at the time of a C-section. If you have a significant diastasis, repairing a small section below the umbilicus will only put you at higher risk for a more problematic issue of weakness above the umbilicus. I would concentrate on enjoying your new little one and consider having a tummy tuck with formal complete rectus repair after you are done making your family.
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Answer: Rectus repair during c-section I just watched my wife have a C-section 3 weeks ago. A traditional C-section does not provide very much exposure to the rectus muscles. The amount of exposure needed to properly repair the rectus diastasis is quite significant and just doesn't seem appropriate at the time of a C-section. If you have a significant diastasis, repairing a small section below the umbilicus will only put you at higher risk for a more problematic issue of weakness above the umbilicus. I would concentrate on enjoying your new little one and consider having a tummy tuck with formal complete rectus repair after you are done making your family.
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June 2, 2014
Answer: Wait to heal form your c-section and then have a tummy tuck I recommend against having your OB tighten the lower muscles during your c-section. The muscle needs to be tightened the entire length and doing only the bottom will make the top appear even worse. Also, no disrespect to your OB, but this is beyond their scope of practice and the muscle needs to be repaired precisely and in a specific manner. Improper repair can cause problems for you later when your board certified plastic surgeon does your tummy tuck.
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June 2, 2014
Answer: Wait to heal form your c-section and then have a tummy tuck I recommend against having your OB tighten the lower muscles during your c-section. The muscle needs to be tightened the entire length and doing only the bottom will make the top appear even worse. Also, no disrespect to your OB, but this is beyond their scope of practice and the muscle needs to be repaired precisely and in a specific manner. Improper repair can cause problems for you later when your board certified plastic surgeon does your tummy tuck.
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May 31, 2014
Answer: Is it recommended to have diastasis repair during c-section or wait until after birth to see if your body will recover? In general I believe its best to wait until after you have fully recovered from pregnancy before you address the muscles laxity or skin laxity. This is quite different from other gyn procedures where performing a Tummy Tuck can be done at the same time, ie Hysterectomy, Tubal Ligation.
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May 31, 2014
Answer: Is it recommended to have diastasis repair during c-section or wait until after birth to see if your body will recover? In general I believe its best to wait until after you have fully recovered from pregnancy before you address the muscles laxity or skin laxity. This is quite different from other gyn procedures where performing a Tummy Tuck can be done at the same time, ie Hysterectomy, Tubal Ligation.
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Answer: Wait until back to pre-pregnancy weight I think ideally it would be best to wait until
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Answer: Wait until back to pre-pregnancy weight I think ideally it would be best to wait until
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June 3, 2014
Answer: C-section and diastasis repair this is not a good idea to try and correct a distasis simultaneous to a c-section. Your body would have high circulation levels of hormones that would facilitate further relaxation for an acute repair. Better to recover and revisit this issue 9-12 months post partum to get the most predictable and best result most of the time.
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June 3, 2014
Answer: C-section and diastasis repair this is not a good idea to try and correct a distasis simultaneous to a c-section. Your body would have high circulation levels of hormones that would facilitate further relaxation for an acute repair. Better to recover and revisit this issue 9-12 months post partum to get the most predictable and best result most of the time.
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