Postpartum diastasis recti is a common issue for many women after giving birth. The rectus abdominis is a group of muscles located in the abdomen, responsible for supporting the abdomen and maintaining body stability. However, during pregnancy, due to the expansion of the uterus and pressure from the fetus, the rectus abdominis can be stretched and separated.

Women with diastasis recti may experience symptoms such as lower back pain, abdominal pain, a protruding and relaxed lower abdomen, and even issues like urinary incontinence and constipation after childbirth. Diastasis recti not only affects appearance but can also have negative impacts on physical function and quality of life.

The degree of diastasis recti can be assessed based on the size of the gap between the rectus abdominis muscles. Typically, a gap wider than two fingers is considered diastasis recti. New mothers can use some self-check methods to determine if separation has occurred, such as lying on their back, placing their hands below the navel, and then lifting their head and shoulders to feel for the gap between the rectus abdominis.