• Best treated post-partum but could begin abdominal exercises during pregnancy • Focusing only on narrowing the inter-rectus distance (IRD) may not achieve the best cosmetic or functional outcomes for abdominal wall due to distortion of the linea alba • If person has good control of Transverse Abdominus function and is not breath holding (Valsalva) there is no reason to avoid plank exercises • Perform exertion portion of the exercise on the exhale to avoid increasing intra-abdominal pressure • Be sure to include functional movements as well as postural strengthening and hip exercises.