10/09/2026
The ab check every pregnant woman should know!
First things first: some separation of your abdominal muscles (called diastasis recti) is a normal, expected part of pregnancy. As your baby grows, your abs stretch to make room. It’s not a sign that something is going wrong.
What’s helpful to know is how your core is handling that change. Try this quick check:
1️⃣ Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat
2️⃣ Slowly lift your head and shoulders, like a small sit-up
3️⃣ Check down your midline: above, at, and below your belly button
4️⃣ Width: lay two fingers side by side across the midline to feel how wide the gap is
5️⃣ Depth: stack two fingers on top of each other to feel how deep they sink in
This isn’t about passing or failing. It just helps you understand what your core needs, so you can keep moving, lifting, and getting up and down with confidence.
In Pregnancy 101, I’ll walk you through how to support your core at every stage, from pregnancy through recovery!
Click link in bio for more info on Pregnancy 101!
