My Abs Are MIA – Is That Normal?

Let’s cut to the chase:

If your core feels like jelly and your abs seem to have ghosted you postpartum… you’re not alone—and yes, it’s normal.

During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles stretch to make room for baby (hello, superhero body). After birth, those muscles need time and the right kind of attention to come back online.

Spoiler: it won’t happen with crunches or sit-ups.

Why Your Core Feels “Off”

There are a few key reasons:

• Diastasis recti (ab separation) is extremely common

• Your deep core muscles—especially the transverse abdominis—may not be activating properly

• Hormones + posture changes = a nervous system still recalibrating

It’s not that your abs are gone. They’re just in sleep mode.

Here’s What to Do About It

Step away from the planks for now. Instead, start with:

• 360 breathing (your foundation)

• Heel slides and dead bugs (slow and controlled)

• Postural resets (alignment matters)

• Pelvic floor and core coordination drills

Think rehab, not revenge training.

Bottom Line

You’re not broken.
Your core didn’t disappear—it just needs a proper wake-up call.
The right moves, done with consistency, will help you reconnect and rebuild.

And when it clicks? You’ll feel strong from the inside out.