Brief Answer: Abdominoplasty is last resort. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. I have analyzed your history. Sagging of abdomen after caesarean or delivery is common. Sometimes it takes even upto 6 to 12 months to regain your normal abdominal contour. Regarding diverication of recti is rare after caesarean, as it is usually done in the lower abdomen, without disturbing the main rectus muscle. Diverication is seen in patients who have undergone multiple abdominal surgeries. What I advise you is diet modification and good abdominal exercises. You can even try yoga, naturotherapy for the same. Last resort will be Abdominoplasty, this is a major operation. It is also known as tummy tuck. I usually advise this only after they have tried all methods and in-vain. This operation is recommended once the person has completed her family. I advise you to get evaluated by your obgy specialist and confirm if you have any diverication of recti. Also do good abdominal exercises, avoid fatty foods, you can even meet a dietician. Try all the other alternative methods. Along with this I usually give my post partum patients abdominal binder i.e Abdogrip. They are abdominal straps, it will give temporary relief. Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!

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Brief Answer: Only exercise is the answer. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I apologize for the late response; I was away from my computer due to unavoidable reasons. I can understand your concerns. I agree with you that there might be some amount of diverication of recti. But most diverications become normal once you start doing proper exercises. Coming back to your question, Can this happen while carrying a huge baby? Yes it can happen, during pregnancy due to hormonal changes the connective tissue of abdomen changes, it may relax all the muscles. So most of the times diverication is seen, one of the risk factor is carrying big baby. What is the solution if i have diverication of recti? Presently only exercise, as surgery is the last resort. Are there any special exercises for this? I have got the exercise tips recommended by National Health Services (UK) they are: ----lie on your back on a mat, bed or on the floor with your knees bent up without a pillow • cross your arms and place each hand either side of your abdomen (tummy) • take a deep breath in and as you breathe out lift your head towards your chest and lift your shoulders three inches off the mat/bed. Use your hands to squeeze your abdominal (tummy) muscles together and across your body. • slowly lower your head and shoulders back to the mat/bed and relax your hands. In conjunction with this exercise please ensure: • you are maintaining a good posture to improve your back strength • practice core stability exercises (see separate leaflet) • maintain good back care at all times • support your abdomen with your hands when coughing or sneezing. Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!

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Brief Answer: Thank you and all the best. Detailed Answer: HI XXXXXXX I am glad that you are satisfied with my answer. Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. Take care and feel free to ask for clarifications. All the best.

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