Abdominal Separation in Pregnant and Postpartum Women: What Does It Mean and What Should I Do About It?

Diastasis, or separation, of the front abdominal muscles goes by a lot of different names: diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), diastasis recti, abdominal separation, “mommy tummy,” etc. They’re all just a fancy way to say that your rectus abdominus or “six pack” muscles have separated.