| Do you have Abdominal Splitting? Hi , An expanding tummy is something women either LOVE or HATE despite having a growing baby inside.
But did you know that some women's abdominals actually split?
What is abdominal splitting? Abdominal splitting typically appears as a "tenting" along the midline on the abdominals. You typically notice it when you sit up from a lying down position.
What happens is the rectus abdominis (the main abdominal muscle) is a strap like muscle that runs from the ribs to the pelvis. It contracts to assist you from lying on your back to a seated position. The muscle consists of 2 vertical bands joined together by connective tissue along your midline. It is the connective tissue that stretches and causes the separation of the two vertical straps. Without proper rehabilitation of the muscle through various exercises it can remain separated long after the baby arrives.
Not every woman experiences it during pregnancy, however it is much more common than we realize. In fact, it's most common in the 3rd trimester and early postpartum. Why does this happen? It can be due to maternal hormones, genetic predisposition, weak abdominal muscles and the mechanical strain of the growing belly. The separation of the rectus abdominis can cause a groove or valley along the center of your abs. And if the muscle is separated greater than 2-3 fingers width it becomes very noticeable to others, even through clothing. Specific exercises must be performed and if the gap gets too big, medical attention may be necessary.
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What happens if you have it?
Abdominal discomfort can be present in the area of the separation especially when your baby steps on or kicks the area. Any kind of impact in that area can be quite uncomfortable because the protection of the abdominal organs is jeopardized by the gap between the muscle bands. Posture can also be affected as well as your ability to effectively isolate your "corset muscles" (obliques). Your obliques wrap around and come together at the connective tissue of your midline as well. The separation can affect your ability to "draw in the abs" which can give you the appearance of a smaller, flatter waistline. Learning how to check for separation and minimize it during pregnancy can prevent the separation from getting too large. Refer to my book for a proper check to see if you have abdominal separation. VERY IMPORANT: If you suspect you have abdominal separation, do NOT perform regular abdominal exercises, especially oblique work. To prevent the situation from worsening you must perform the modified abdominal exercises and NOT work your obliques.
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Michelle
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