The Coning Debate And What The Research Really Says

Coning in pregnancy can feel like a flashing red warning light. You see that ridge down the midline during a sit-up, a lift, or even just getting off the couch and suddenly the internet tells you you’re “making your abs split” and setting yourself up for diastasis recti forever. We slow that panic down and replace it with context, research, and a much more workable way to think about your core. We start with how we got here: early social media advice, conservative medical messaging, an...