6 Months After Delivery… Still Look Pregnant? It can be Diastasis Recti!10

Still look pregnant months after delivery? A persistent postpartum belly may involve more than body fat. In this video from Dr. Maya Lin | Women’s Health, explore diastasis recti—abdominal muscle separation associated with pregnancy—and understand why assessment matters before choosing a recovery routine. Learn what happens to your abdominal wall during pregnancy, why your belly may look different even after weight loss, and how personalized postpartum rehabilitation can support your return to everyday activities. In this video, we cover: • What diastasis recti is and how it develops. • Postpartum belly changes and signs worth discussing with a clinician. • Why an at-home finger check cannot provide a complete diagnosis. • Common misconceptions about crunches, planks, and core exercises. • The role of breathing, abdominal strength, and pelvic floor care. • Why recovery involves more than closing an abdominal gap. • Seeking help months or years after childbirth. • When an abdominal bulge needs medical attention. Whether you are six months postpartum or several years beyond childbirth, this video helps you prepare better questions for your healthcare professional—without body shaming or unrealistic flat-belly promises. Subscribe to Dr. Maya Lin | Women’s Health for accessible explanations of postpartum recovery, pelvic health, and women’s health topics. What would you like explained next: pelvic floor symptoms or returning to exercise after pregnancy? Leave your topic suggestion below and share this video with someone who may find it helpful. About this channel: Maya is a virtual health education presenter. This content provides general education, not individual diagnosis or treatment. A postpartum belly does not automatically mean diastasis recti. Consult a qualified healthcare professional or pelvic health physiotherapist for personalized assessment and advice. #DiastasisRecti #PostpartumBelly #PostpartumRecovery #PelvicFloorHealth #WomensHealth