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You’ve probably heard of “Abs or Abdominal separation” post-pregnancy.
Scientifically it’s called “Diastasis Recti”; “Diastasis” meaning Separation and “Recti” refers to the abdominal muscles called the “Rectus Abdominis”.
It’s very common amongst pregnant women. The space between the right and left muscles of the abdomen widens creating the “Postpartum Pooch”. It is a result of the weakened abdominal muscles, stretched due...
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All About Abdominal Separation “Diastasis Recti”!
You’ve probably heard of “Abs or Abdominal separation” post-pregnancy.
Scientifically it’s called “Diastasis Recti”; “Diastasis” meaning Separation and “Recti” refers to the abdominal muscles called the “Rectus Abdominis”.
It’s very common amongst pregnant women. The space...
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Varsha Pherwani Travel Counsellor
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The Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Everyone in the Family will Love
All it takes is 5 minutes to serve 4 people a healthy breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
2 cups coconut milk (homemade or natural)
½ cup Chia Seeds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup (or less)...
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