A 2-finger diastasis recti abdominis is not considered a serious condition and can be normalized through exercises to strengthen the abdominal core, such as abdominal tightening.
Rectus Abdominis muscle separation usually refers to the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles from the midline of the abdomen to the sides during late pregnancy as the uterus enlarges and the abdominal wall expands, causing the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles from the midline of the abdomen to the sides. Normally, the abdominal wall gradually recovers after delivery and the rectus abdominis muscles come back together again towards the midline, which usually takes six months to a year.
In the case of twins, large babies, excessive amniotic fluid, or too many deliveries, the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles may be relatively severe and often takes longer to return to its original position.
Usually within one year after delivery, if the width of rectus abdominis muscle separation is less than three fingers, it can be restored to normal slowly through proper abdominal exercises such as abdominal tightening and abdominal breathing exercises. If the separation width is more than three fingers and has not been reduced within one to two years after delivery, the rectus abdominis muscle can be treated with surgery.
Pregnant women can increase the ductility of the skin during pregnancy by taking vitamin E orally or by applying vitamin E to the abdomen, etc. In addition, they need to control their weight gain during pregnancy and exercise properly in order to reduce the degree of separation of the rectus abdominis muscle after delivery.