Diastasis recti affects a third of women after childbirth

· Health · Singapore

Around a third of women experience diastasis recti after childbirth — a separation of the abdominal muscles that is not simply a sign of weak abs or lack of exercise, CNA reported, citing doctors. The condition can affect core strength and everyday function, and exercise alone may not always fix it. Doctors say the abdominal separation should be assessed properly rather than treated as a cosmetic or fitness issue.

Why it matters：A common but under-recognised postpartum condition affects women's mobility and health worldwide, pointing to gaps in postnatal care.

Key points

  • Diastasis recti affects around a third of women after childbirth.
  • It can impair core strength and everyday function.
  • Exercise alone may not always fix it.

Sources (original reporting)

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