1. Lie on your back with your tummy exposed, legs bent, feet flat on the floor.
2. Arms at your side, tilt your neck to look down at your belly.
3. Move your other hand above and below your bellybutton. Following a line down the center of your abdominal muscles, you are looking to see if you’re able to fit your fingers into a gap.
4.If you feel a gap, or separation of one to two finger lengths, you likely have a moderate case of diastasis recti. After a few weeks postpartum, the gap will start to narrow as your muscles regain strength.
5. If you notice doming or a cone formation around your upper abdominals, this can also be an indication of Diastasis Recti.
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