Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Abdominal Muscles

University of Zurich20 enrolled

Overview

Purpose of the study is the assessment of interrectal distance and dimensions of the muscles of the lateral abdominal wall in pregnant and non-pregnant women

* Purpose of the study is the assessment of interrectal distance and dimensions of the muscles of the lateral abdominal wall in pregnant and non-pregnant women * Assessment via ultrasound measurement transabdominally * 3 groups of participants: 1.) 20 pregnant women, who have never been pregnant before; 2.) 40 pregnant women with their first pregnancy, followed over the course of pregnancy; 3.) 20 women1-5 days after delivery (10 after spontaneous delivery, 10 after planned cesarean section) * comparison between pregnant and non-pregnant women; evaluation of influence of pregnancy and mode of delivery

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Interrectal Distance Diastasis Recti Dimensions of the Muscles of the Lateral Abdominal Wall

Interventions

UltrasoundOTHER

ultrasound measures

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * non-pregnant women aged 20-45 y with a BMI \< 30 kg/m2 who never were pregnant * pregnant women aged 20-45 y with a BMI \< 30 kg/m2 before pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * abdominal pre-operations * chronical lung diseases * constipation * maternal collagenosis * polyhydramnion (AFI \> 25) * uterus fibroids \> 10 cm * inability to perform Valsalva

Locations (1)

University Hospital Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

interrectal distance

Time frame: baseline

Secondary Outcomes

measurement of the abdominal muscles of the lateral abdominal wall by ultrasound.

Time frame: baseline

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