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Mar 2025
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117. Can You Prevent Ab Separation In Pr...

Nicole Scheitlin
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Let's talk ab separation in pregnancy! Can we prevent it? What's normal? There's a lot of fear around diastasis recti, and also a lot of misinformation being given to women on the internet about how to "prevent" it. In this episode we're debunking a common DR myth, and sharing exactly what you can do within your control to help your core stay strong in pregnancy and beyond.


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