If you split your abs during pregnancy...

[rugbywife]

And got PT for it, how long after pregnancy did you start it?

[namasteak]

I worked with a personal trainer (former pt assistant) who specialized in post partum women around 6 months. I wish i had gone sooner!

[Muddled]

Could you tell before delivery that they were split?

[Pilsy]

I just began at 15 months.

[namasteak]

Jul 29, 2015 21:16:48 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Could you tell before delivery that they were split?

I could not and my midwife didn't say anything until my 4week pp appointment.

[chicago]

I think I have this, but I'm not sure, even with doing the thing that the interwebs recommend you do to check. :\

Dd is almost 17 months. I should probably make an appointment with someone.

[Pilsy]

Jul 29, 2015 21:35:37 GMT -5 chicago said:

I think I have this, but I'm not sure, even with doing the thing that the interwebs recommend you do to check. :\

Dd is almost 17 months. I should probably make an appointment with someone.

I couldn't tell for sure either and my OB never examined me (thanks!) but I'm seeing a PT for pelvic floor issues and she checked and gave me exercises.

Get checked!

[anaps28]

I need to do this as well. I found a woman who does PT specifically for this but haven't made the time for it yet.

[elocrates]

About a year after kid #3. Too long. It helped a lot. They're still separated but my core is much stronger so it doesn't cause as much trouble anymore.

[MadamePresident]

I have like a 2 finger gap between my abs. It makes me sad, because My stomach likes to stick out.

[rugbywife]

Jul 29, 2015 21:16:48 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Could you tell before delivery that they were split?

Yes, in my case I could tell. They didn't split during the first and most certainly did during my second, most likely because of how close together they were and how much weight I gained for both. I had a noticeable hernia during my second and that spot is still not normal (to the touch, it looks fine, other than fat, lol).

I will make an appointment for myself at DSs 4 month well visit and ask for a referral to PT. I don't want to wait if I don't have to.

[Deleted]

I started at about 4 mos pp. But that was mostly because it took that long for me to be able to even think about something like pt because the first few months were a blur of colic and nursing. Also before that I didn't have anyone to watch the girls while I went.

Eta: My pt specializes in DR and she recommends coming in as soon as possible because any sort of exercise, especially ab ones, can make it worse. Many people don't realize this and try to work out and correct it.

[simpsongal]

Around 16 months? LOL. I went back to yoga and it's already helping. But hold cow my pelvic floor and abs are so wonky now.

I had shoulder surgery 6 mos. PP (dislocation 4 mos. PP). So that sort of sidelined any hopes for tummy exercises and whatnot.

DH doesn't know it yet, but I may be getting a tummy tuck when this is all said and done

[Muddled]

Jul 30, 2015 4:42:55 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

Jul 29, 2015 21:16:48 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Could you tell before delivery that they were split?

Yes, in my case I could tell. They didn't split during the first and most certainly did during my second, most likely because of how close together they were and how much weight I gained for both. I had a noticeable hernia during my second and that spot is still not normal (to the touch, it looks fine, other than fat, lol).

I will make an appointment for myself at DSs 4 month well visit and ask for a referral to PT. I don't want to wait if I don't have to.

I hope it helps. 

May I ask what your hernia felt like? I have a spot that looks completely normal, but is quite painful. It feels like a bruise if I touch it and is sore overall. Occasionally it will burn. One of the suggestions (thanks, preppy) is that it may be a hernia. 

[rugbywife]

Jul 30, 2015 7:36:48 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Jul 30, 2015 4:42:55 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

Yes, in my case I could tell. They didn't split during the first and most certainly did during my second, most likely because of how close together they were and how much weight I gained for both. I had a noticeable hernia during my second and that spot is still not normal (to the touch, it looks fine, other than fat, lol).

I will make an appointment for myself at DSs 4 month well visit and ask for a referral to PT. I don't want to wait if I don't have to.

I hope it helps. 

May I ask what your hernia felt like? I have a spot that looks completely normal, but is quite painful. It feels like a bruise if I touch it and is sore overall. Occasionally it will burn. One of the suggestions (thanks, preppy) is that it may be a hernia. 

So when I was pregnant it was a visible bump by my belly button, just to the right of it. Kind of looked like the baby had an elbow sticking there, except he didn't. Mine has yet to ever hurt.

My core has always been weak. I am also hyper mobile. And still have relaxin at work. All these things combined make for a very uncomfortable core. I have already had to go to chiro post partum for my SI joint. I am worried that my abs won't ever heal and that my core will be forever weak(er). Plus I am sure it is contributing to making me look 5 months pregnant still.

[Muddled]

Thank you. My spot sounds like a different issue. I will say that you are inspiring me to up my yoga practice!

I hope you see quick results from the PT. Wouldn't it be nice if pregnancy issues ended with pregnancy?

[preppy]

Jul 30, 2015 8:02:30 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Thank you. My spot sounds like a different issue. I will say that you are inspiring me to up my yoga practice!

I hope you see quick results from the PT. Wouldn't it be nice if pregnancy issues ended with pregnancy?

I hope for both of us it isn't our abs splitting or a hernia and that it goes away after labor!