What is Mummy Tummy?
Mummy Tummy, often referred to as a postpartum belly, is a common condition that affects approximately 60% of pregnant women and at least 30% of women 12 months postpartum.
This condition, medically known as diastasis recti, occurs when the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy, creating a noticeable bulge or pooch in the midsection. Mummy tummy can lead to not only a persistent belly but also discomfort and weakness in the core area. If left untreated it can cause poor posture and chronic pains.
How Does it Happen?
During pregnancy, your growing baby places pressure on the abdominal muscles, causing them to stretch. Hormones like relaxin also loosen the connective tissues, further contributing to muscle separation.
While some women’s bodies naturally heal after childbirth, others may struggle with the lingering effects of a mummy tummy. Factors like multiple pregnancies, carrying heavy loads too soon, or intense abdominal exercises can also worsen the condition.
Types of Mummy Tummy
There are many types of “mummy tummy” with diastasis recti being the most common. Some other postpartum belly that you might be experiencing include:
Hormonal Belly: After giving birth, some women may experience a belly that remains due to lingering pregnancy hormones like cortisol, which can contribute to fat retention around the midsection.
C-Section Belly: Women who have undergone a C-section might experience a slight overhang or ‘pouch’ above the scar, due to the way the body heals and stores fat around the incision area.
Water Retention Belly: Some women experience a bloated or swollen belly postpartum due to water retention. This is often temporary and can be addressed with diet, hydration, and certain treatments.
Weight Retention Belly: Some women may hold onto excess fat after childbirth, which can be distributed around the waist and hips, leading to a fuller midsection.
Types of Treatments
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Does Mummy Tummy Exercise Work?
Mummy tummy exercises can be effective in rebuilding core strength and reducing the separation caused by diastasis recti. Gentle movements like pelvic tilts and deep breathing help engage and strengthen the abdominal muscles.
However, results can be slow and vary for each individual. While these exercises are helpful, illumiaFace treatments can complement your efforts, tightening and toning more effectively to help you reach your body goals faster.
What Are The Treatment Options for Mummy Tummy in Singapore?
illumiaFace offers specialised treatments that aim to reduce and recover from mummy tummies such as diastasis recti. Our Pregnancy Wellness and Postpartum Bounceback Programmes target
loose skin and belly fat, various types of mummy tummy, and prevent future recurrence.
Our treatment is completely non-invasive and organic, using authentic Korean-Chinese hand techniques to effectively tighten and
strengthen abdominal muscles while reducing bulges. Safe for pregnant and nursing mums, it offers a gentle yet powerful solution to restore your core.
FAQ
Most of our customers see results within a few sessions, stating their mummy tummy is smaller, flatter, and less protruding. However, results vary by individual. We recommend regular maintenance sessions for lasting results.
Combining illumiaFace treatments with mummy tummy exercises and maintaining good posture can help prevent the recurrence of mummy tummy.
Yes, diastasis recti can weaken the core and impact posture, leading to lower back pain and discomfort. Treating mummy tummy can help improve both posture and comfort.
If left untreated, mummy tummy can lead to chronic back pain, poor posture, and difficulty performing daily tasks. Seeking mummy tummy treatment is essential to restore core strength and overall wellness.
Absolutely. illumiaFace offers non-surgical treatments like Pregnancy Wellness and Postpartum Bounceback, which uses authentic hand techniques to naturally heal and tighten the core muscles.
For even more effective results, we’d recommend combining with our TeslaFORTE treatment at illumia Therapeutics.
No, it’s never too late. Mummy tummy treatments can be effective even years after childbirth, as the muscles can still be repaired and strengthened.
Mummy tummy exercises primarily focus on core strength. To effectively address loose skin, combining these exercises with targeted treatments can yield better results.
