Exercise for abdominal separation after childbirth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether exercise can help close and strengthen the gap that often forms between abdominal muscles after pregnancy. Researchers will measure changes in this gap using ultrasound and track how exercise affects it.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult woman over 18 years old
- You are between 6 and 12 weeks after giving birth (not earlier, not later)
- You have not had abdominal surgery except for a cesarean section (C-section)
- You do not have any hernias (bulges) in your abdomen or belly button area
- You are not currently pregnant
- You do not have nerve, muscle, or serious systemic conditions affecting your abdomen
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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