Abdominal separation—or diastasis recti—is a common result of pregnancy changes in the body. Here are the facts about this postpartum condition. Months after I gave birth to my twins, a mom from a ...

Objective To examine the effect of exercise during the first year postpartum on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis. Design Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis. Data ...

Navel displacement, also called ‘nabhi dislocation’, happens when the navel moves out of alignment. This can lead to digestive problems, back pain, or discomfort. Here, you’ll learn what it is, how to ...

Culturally, the postpartum body is a source of abiding fascination. We are enthusiastic observers of women’s shapes after childbirth and celebrate those who shed all evidence of pregnancy a few months ...

Postpartum cramps, often called afterpains, are common and usually not dangerous. Breastfeeding can increase cramping due to hormone release. Seek medical help if the cramping is severe or accompanied ...

We performed ultrasonography (US) as a noninvasive approach to investigate the development of abdominal subcutaneous (SC) and preperitoneal (PP) fat depots in infants ≤1 y and compared longitudinal US ...