Diastasis recti and pelvic floor health are two topics that come up frequently during pregnancy and postpartum, but there is often confusion about how they are connected and what it actually takes to heal. In this re-release, we revisit our conversation with women’s health and fitness specialist Dr. Sarah Duvall to break down the relationship between the abdominal wall, core strength, posture, and pelvic floor function.
Sarah explains what diastasis recti is, what can contribute to or worsen abdominal separation, and how genetics, posture, and the way we use our bodies can influence recovery. We also explore how diastasis can affect pelvic floor function and how someone experiencing pelvic floor tightness can work on core activation without creating additional tension.
In this episode we discuss:
- What diastasis recti is and why it occurs
- The connection between diastasis recti and pelvic floor function
- How posture can influence core and pelvic floor health
- The role genetics may play in diastasis
- How to activate the transverse abdominis without increasing pelvic floor tension
- Common misconceptions about healing diastasis recti
- Practical guidance for pregnancy and postpartum recovery
About Dr. Duvall:
Dr. Sarah Duvall is a women’s health and fitness specialist, mom, adventure sports athlete, and founder of Core Exercise Solutions, a center for continuing education for professionals and online programs designed to help women build strength and stay active. Through her work, Sarah helps women understand their bodies and find ways to continue pursuing the activities and adventures they love.
Connect with Dr. Duvall:
Website: https://www.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahduvall/
Facebook: https://www.
Offerings:
Free pelvic floor educational series
Free diastasis recti education series
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- Stop Normalizing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Sneha Gazi
- Postnatal Yoga and Diastasis Recti
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