During pregnancy, with the growth of the uterus, the muscles in the abdomen called the rectus muscles, can separate.  After delivery, you might have a “mom pooch” with a weakness or bulge around the belly button. Well, this mom pooch might be the result of a rectus diastasis or a result of those rectus muscles being too far apart.  Check out this episode to find out what to do to get rid of the rectus diastasis and which exercises to avoid.  You’ll also find out when to seek further medical attention for more serious issues pertaining to the mom pooch.  Make sure to download, listen, and share with a friend!

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