Diastasis Recti: Defined What is this big, scary sounding term and how does it or could it effect you, your pregnancy and ability to recover postpartum? Ā Diastasis Recti is a term for the weakening and subsequent separation of the connective tissue at the midline of the abdomen secondary to increased intra-abdominal pressure. Ā In simple terms, it’s the separation of the “six-pack” muscles laterally from left to right and is a symptom of a core that is not functioning well. Ā This …
Diaphragmatic Breathing: “Ahhhh”
We know that life begins with the first breath and ends with the last. Ā But it is how we breathe in between the first and last that greatly impacts how well we live this life. Ā Ā Nancy Zi, The Art of Breathing I am often asked, “What’s the best exercise I can do the prepare my body for childbirth?” You might be surprised to learn the answer…it’s not squats, yoga poses, or kegels. Although each exercise plays an important …