Exercises for separated belly muscle after childbirth
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This study compares two types of exercises to help close the gap in your belly muscles that can happen after pregnancy. It may be for you if you have a gap larger than 4cm and certain types of pain.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who gave birth vaginally (not by C-section).
- It has been between 3 months and 3 years since your delivery.
- You have a separation in your belly muscles that is at least 4 cm wide.
- You have given birth more than once (multiparous).
- You have pain that you rate as more than 6 out of 10 on a pain scale.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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