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A member asked:
Is this normal i had a baby 17 months ago and when i tense my stomach it feels as though the abdomenal muscles have split into 2?
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Occasionally: Your description suggests you may have developed a condition known as "diastasis recti" which sometimes occurs with pregnancy from stretching of the abdominal muscles. Although usually there is no further complication, this condition can sometimes lead to an abdominal hernia and occasionally require surgery to correct so you should probably have your physician take a look. I hope this helps.
Answered 5/6/2015
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