{"id":6014,"date":"2026-04-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gagnon06-6014"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:11:29","slug":"diastasis-recti-understanding-abdominal-muscle-separation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dralaingagnon.com\/en\/diastasis-recti-understanding-abdominal-muscle-separation\/","title":{"rendered":"Diastasis Recti: Understanding Abdominal Muscle Separation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many women notice that their abdomen appears different after pregnancy despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine.<\/p>\n<p>One possible reason is diastasis recti, a condition involving separation of the abdominal muscles.<\/p>\n<p>At Dr. Alain Gagnon&#8217;s clinic, patients frequently seek consultation after pregnancy because they continue experiencing abdominal bulging that does not improve with exercise alone.<\/p>\n<p>Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checkmarks\">\n<li>Abdominal protrusion<\/li>\n<li>Core weakness<\/li>\n<li>Lower back discomfort<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty engaging abdominal muscles<\/li>\n<li>Changes in posture<\/li>\n<li>Persistent abdominal fullness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During pregnancy, the growing uterus places pressure on the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n<p>This can cause the rectus abdominal muscles to separate.<\/p>\n<p>While some degree of improvement may occur naturally after childbirth, certain patients continue to experience significant separation.<\/p>\n<p>One common misconception is that weight loss alone can correct diastasis recti.<\/p>\n<p>Although healthy lifestyle habits remain important, muscle separation itself may persist despite excellent fitness levels.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, greater awareness of postpartum recovery has encouraged more women to seek professional evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment recommendations vary according to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checkmarks\">\n<li>Severity of separation<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal skin quality<\/li>\n<li>Physical symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Lifestyle factors<\/li>\n<li>Future pregnancy plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For some patients, abdominal muscle repair performed during an abdominoplasty may help restore both function and contour.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to improve abdominal support while creating a smoother abdominal profile.<\/p>\n<h3>Book a Consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon<\/h3>\n<p>Concerned about abdominal muscle separation after pregnancy? Schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. Alain Gagnon.<\/p>\n<h3>Serving<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"checkmarks\">\n<li>Longueuil<\/li>\n<li>Brossard<\/li>\n<li>Saint-Lambert<\/li>\n<li>Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville<\/li>\n<li>Chambly<\/li>\n<li>Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu<\/li>\n<li>Granby<\/li>\n<li>Bromont<\/li>\n<li>Sherbrooke<\/li>\n<li>Magog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Schedule your private consultation today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"after-post\">\n<h4>You can contact us by phone from Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. 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