Diastasis recti occurs when the top layer of your abdominal muscles stretches apart during pregnancy. When this happens, your belly can stick out or bulge, usually on and around the belly button. More ...

Diastasis recti is a condition where the ab muscles separate due to extreme pressure in the abdominal wall. Pregnancy and repeated heavy lifting are common causes of diastasis recti. Diastasis recti ...

I never had a flat stomach before having kids. But I’m fairly certain my twin pregnancy was responsible for the lower belly “pooch” that hasn’t gone away, even though my boy and girl are now teens.