Linea Alba Tissue Remodeling Timeline: Identifying Deep Diastasis Recti vs. Superficial Skin Laxity
The Short Answer Abdominal softness or a persistent pouch after childbirth usually comes down to three separate layers: superficial skin laxity, subcutaneous fat, or deep connective tissue changes in the linea alba (diastasis recti). Connective tissue remodeling occurs slowly over 6 to 12+ months postpartum, but it rarely follows a strict, predictable calendar. While targeted rehabilitation can … Read more