To prevent rectus diastasis, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Physical activity
- Heavy lifting and carrying during pregnancy
- Extreme abdominal exercises during pregnancy
- Intensive strength training
- Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity).
Prevention factors (protective factors)
- Standing up over the side from lying down. This strengthens the obliques and protects the straight abdominal muscles.
- Exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
