Diastasis recti can feel like a softness or lack of stability in the abdomen, especially after pregnancy. It can affect how you move, lift, and exercise. Treatment typically involves gradual rehabilitation, good daily habits, and in some cases, professional assessment to get a plan that suits your body and your life.

After childbirth, it is common for the body to need time to regain core strength and control. A practical approach is to start with what feels calm and controlled, and only increase intensity when the body can keep up.

• Practice calm breathing into your belly and out to the sides of your ribs, without "pushing" your belly forward.
• Try gentle contractions of the deep abdominal muscles, where you think "lift" rather than "push" on exhalation.
• Watch for a distinct bulge or "doming" along the midline during movement. If this happens, make the exercise easier or adjust the tempo and load.

If you are unsure about what you see or feel, a physiotherapist with experience in postpartum care can be a good support.

The goal is often better function: to be able to roll out of bed, carry your baby, and be active without discomfort. Choose exercises where you can keep your abdomen relatively still and feel control.

• Start with fewer repetitions and high quality.
• Prioritize exercises with a stable pelvis and calm breathing.
• Gradually increase load, e.g., from floor exercises to standing and later more dynamic movements.

Avoid "testing" yourself too early with heavy abdominal exercises if it causes doming or a feeling of heaviness.

It can be a relief to get a professional assessment, especially if you feel insecure about exercise. Feel free to seek help if:

• you have pain, a feeling of heaviness, or suspect a hernia
• you experience significant doming with light exercises
• you are not progressing after a few weeks of calm rehabilitation
• you have concerns about your pelvic floor, incontinence, or downward pressure

A plan doesn't have to be complicated, but it should be realistic for your everyday life.

For some, support can provide more comfort and a feeling of stability in daily life while you rehabilitate. It is not a "cure" in itself, but can be used as a supplement, for example, during walks, lifting, and the first few weeks with many repetitions of baby-related movements.

If you want to see options for abdominal and lumbar support, you can check out the Support Belts collection.

If you are looking for a specific product to supplement your diastasis recti treatment, an adjustable support belt may be relevant, as you can adapt the support according to activity and daily form: Adjustable Support Belt.

As a gentle, everyday layer, a top with light shapewear can also give the feeling of being more "held together", without replacing exercise or guidance: Seamless Shapewear Nursing Top.