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I'm Calling BS on These Diastasis Recti 'Prevention' Posts

I'm Calling BS on These Diastasis Recti 
'Prevention' Posts

By: Jordan Searles Published on: 27/06/2025

One of the biggest lies I see flooding Instagram? "Do this one exercise during pregnancy to prevent diastasis recti." As a prenatal and postpartum personal trainer, this claim makes my blood boil. Here's the truth: every part of that statement is false.

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I'm Calling BS on These Diastasis Recti 
'Prevention' Posts