Diastasis recti (ab separation) scares the life out of new moms—and most never get a proper exam.

In this raw, research-packed episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell explains:

• What diastasis recti really is (and how it differs from a hernia).
• Why your 6-week check rarely covers it—and what a real assessment looks like.
• The “soda-can” pressure analogy that connects ab separation to leaking, prolapse, and back pain.
• How to self-measure your gap and decide if you need targeted rehab. Exactly how to breathe, brace, and move so you heal instead of aggravate.
• A sneak peek into Natalie’s 4-phase Postpartum Recovery Program for moms ready to reclaim their core—and their confidence.

Resources & Links:

Apply to the Postpartum Recovery Program → newnativecoaching.com

DM Natalie your questions → IG @drnatalieforsell

Let’s talk about the thing no one’s saying out loud — postpartum sex can feel like a battlefield.

But here's the truth: painful sex after birth may be common, but it is not normal. In this spicy episode, we’re diving deep into:

🔥 Why your body might be saying “no,” and how to get it to say “hell yes” again

🔥 The most common reasons sex hurts after baby — and how to fix it

🔥 Rewriting the script on pleasure, desire, and feeling sexy in your new skin

🔥 How to advocate for your healing (even when your provider is dismissive) Whether you’re avoiding intimacy, faking it, or just wondering when things will feel good again — this episode is for YOU.

👂 Tune in now and start your journey back to pleasure — because mama, you deserve it.

In this episode of Coach the Mother, Dr. Natalie Forsell, pelvic floor PT and postpartum recovery coach, unpacks one of the most asked questions from new moms:

"How soon can I start exercising after giving birth?"

She dives deep into what “exercise” really means postpartum, why that 6-week clearance is NOT a green light for everything, and how you can safely begin moving your body to support healing—from day 1.

Expect real talk, raw truths, and actionable tips to reclaim your strength without the overwhelm.

🔗Learn more about the complete healing roadmap with Dr. Natalie inside the Postpartum Recovery Program and apply today! https://www.newnativecoaching.com/