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Nourishing and Nurturing the New Mother. Helping new mothers navigate the physical, mental and emot

Combining traditional confinement care and modern day science, The Gentle Birth Project presents a suite of offerings that bring sleep-deprived, overworked mothers the love & benefit of traditional wisdom at home easily. Choose from specifically designed exercise routines, spa products, abdominal binders and more.

09/23/2022

https://thegentlebirthproject.com/shop/exercise/prepare-your-body-for-birth-third-trimester-video/

09/06/2022

Join Carolyne Anthony, women's health expert and founder of The Gentle Birth Project and The Center for Women's Fitness and Stony Brook Midwives’ very own Goldie McBride live and online Thursday, September 8th at 7:30pm EST. Carolyne will teach you how to identify an abdominal separation (Diastasis Recti), provide tips on how to begin correcting it, share giveaways, and more! The session ends with a Q&A session so you can address your specific concerns directly. To register visit: https://forms.gle/88FtMHZEdW3eTvSE7.

09/02/2022

Join me for a free webinar September 8 via Zoom!

I will be hosted by the midwives from and will answer your questions at the end.

Sign up now! Link in bio ⬆️

07/19/2022

It’s an injury. Treat it as one and you can heal.

Treat it as a “normal” part of being a mum and you won’t.

Remember MEN have DR as well.

07/18/2022

A diastasis recti is a disconnection through your midline - which runs from your ribcage to your p***c bone. This will leave you unsupported through your "core" which comprises mainly of your respiratory diaphragm, your pelvic floor and your abdominal muscles, just to name a few! However, a DR is a whole body issue and to compensate for this lack of support, you may find yourself holding your breath (your diaphragm), tucking your pelvis under and gripping your butt (your pelvic floor and abdominals), Clenching your teeth and jaw and tensing your shoulders (nothing working through your core).

One of the techniques we begin with in our program is relaxation. We take you step by step through a guided relaxation that encourages you to become more aware of your "holding" patterns. Once we get you out of your "flight or fight" mode, you are ready for the next step towards recovery of your DR.

Download our free guide and check out our home program through the links in our bio.

07/18/2022

A diastasis recti is a disconnection through your midline - which runs from your ribcage to your p***c bone. This will leave you unsupported through your "core" which comprises mainly of your respiratory diaphragm, your pelvic floor and your abdominal muscles, just to name a few! However, a DR is a whole body issue and to compensate for this lack of support, you may find yourself holding your breath (your diaphragm), tucking your pelvis under and gripping your butt (your pelvic floor and abdominals), Clenching your teeth and jaw and tensing your shoulders (nothing working through your core).

One of the techniques we begin with in our program is relaxation. We take you step by step through a guided relaxation that encourages you to become more aware of your "holding" patterns. Once we get you out of your "flight or fight" mode, you are ready for the next step towards recovery of your DR.

Download our free guide
https://thecenterforwomensfitness.com/diastasis-recti-awareness-month/

For more info on our home program
https://thegentlebirthproject.com/shop/exercise/recover-from-a-diastasis-recti-video/

07/14/2022

Hi, I'm Carolyne and I am happy to meet you. My story begins with the utter frustration I experienced with my first pregnancy. How did I, a professional dancer, runner, fitness buff, swimmer, know NOTHING about my pregnant body. And MY GOODNESS!! why didn't anyone tell me what to expect AFTERWARDS?

That was 34 years ago.

Today I own several brands whose mission it is to help women gain a deep understanding of their bodies through education and empowerment.

I founded Diastasis Recti Awareness Month several years ago at the insistence of one of my colleagues from Norway. We started with sharing our information for one day and now the movement has grown into a month long journey into DR.

I designed The Center Method for Diastasis Recti Recovery teacher training course and currently have nearly 2000 teachers in 41 countries teaching this method. These teachers are an integral part of DR awareness month, spreading the word in their respective countries.

I continually develop the program as new information and research becomes available. One of the key components of my program is it’s simplicity. If you don’t understand what you are supposed to be doing, then nothing will get better.

Another component of this program is working with a qualified teacher. I don’t believe you can be given a set of exercises to do via an online course (unless it's mine!) and expect to make a change. Every body is individual and my teachers are trained to look at you holistically and apply the program to YOUR body. This is how we get results.

The combination of fascial release, breathing techniques and simple restorative exercise forms the foundation of my program. Results are almost immediate and with consistency on your part- mostly permanent. This is because we re-educate you on how to move correctly..

07/12/2022

Scar tissue accumulation from any type of abdominal surgery can create an environment for diastasis recti to occur.

It may "pull" the abdominal muscles out of alignment, making ANY exercise you perform a potential problem.

Look for teachers who have completed The Center Method for Diastasis Recti Recovery teacher training if you need help with your DR recovery.

07/08/2022

A C section is major abdominal surgery and can cause damage to your abdominal muscles as well as your fascial system, often resulting in a Diastasis Recti that runs from the p***c bone to the belly button

The healing process includes the creation of scar tissue that surrounds the incision area. This is normal but will need to be dispersed in time.

Scar tissue from a C Section incision can create fascial restrictions through the midline preventing full recovery of a DR.

Releasing fascia is an important step in your recovery.

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