QuestionHi, I am 10 weeks post partum after a c section, with about 2 finger hole like feeling vertically, around my belly button and another 3-4 finger hole like feeling horizontally. I was nearly 25 pounds overweight weighing 72kgs before my pregnancy and now although I have shed most of my pregnancy weight, I still weigh 76kgs. Also I have the dreaded c section shelf above the incision scar and I look about 4 months pregnant still. Can you help me get back my earlier shape and not look pregnant still?
AnswerFor diastasis, you need to first build a foundation of strength back into your Transverse Abdominis, the most internal abdominal muscle, our internal "girdle" and then train the muscle how to function properly as a stabilizer. This will close your mid line and re-flatten your belly. I have a DVD that will take you through these rehab steps.
For the shelf, start doing scar mobilization massage. Right now your scar is tight and probably adhered to underlying tissues.
Resource for diastasis rehab:
http://befitmom.com/diastasis_recti.html
http://befitmom.com/bounce_back_fast_post_natal_core_conditioning_dvd.html
Resource for post C massage:
book: Ending Female Pain, http://renewpt.com/products/renew-store/
http://renewpt.com/healing-programs/maya-abdominal-massage/
BeFit-Mom
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