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Diastasis recti

Diastasis recti is a widening of the connective tissue between the abdominal muscles, which can cause abdominal bulging or weakness after pregnancy.

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Reducing Physical Strain From Lifting and Carrying Baby

Reducing Physical Strain From Lifting and Carrying Baby

Why Baby Care Can Produce Physical Strain Infant care involves high-frequency, low-load tasks: lifting from a crib, transferring from a floor mat, fastening a harness, carrying during soothing, and moving an infant car seat. Repetition matters. A movement that feels easy once may become provocative when performed dozens of times daily, particularly when the caregiver […]