Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (Diastasis Recti) seems to have increased in the last two decades. This midline separation of women’s abdominal wall associated with pregnancy is often left untreated during the postnatal period and in later years.
This condition is not prevented by keep fit practices, including some forms of yoga for pregnancy. Yet with a balanced yoga practice, the midline tissue of the Linea Alba can be expected to be flexible and strong enough to withstand most pregnancies. A healthy abdominal wall is essential for a pain-free lower back, urinary continence, sexual health and pelvic organ support.
Bernadette has trained with Francoise Freedman of Birthlight & offers bespoke practices, for various forms of Diastasis Recti and umbilical hernias, which can all occur in pregnancy & the post natal period and may often remain undiagnosed for many years. So whether this is a condition that has not been addressed for many years, or you are experiencing it post natally or you are aiming to heal between pregnancies, there are simple, highly effective yoga based techniques that can make a positive impact.
Bernadette offers bespoke 1-1 yoga therapy for Diastasis recti in your own home or local studio.– contact Bernadette to find out more
See testimonial below to see how Bernadette can help with Diastasis Recti:
“I was diagnosed with diastasis recti around 10 months after giving birth. My condition was particularly concerning as I had more than 3cm gap so I was prescribed physio by my GP, but after a couple of months it didn’t seem to work at all. It was only by chance that I found out that Bernadette was an expert on this issue and, as I loved her antenatal yoga classes and the labour and breathing rehearsal, I started training with her in 1-1 sessions”
F.F
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