It might be due to diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation).Now no one’s stomach is flat all the time and someone can be at an ideal weight and still have a stomach that pooches more.     Although diastasis recti is often referred to as a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, when treating it we need to consider the factors that caused it. It’s not purely an abdominal strength issue!  The connective tissue between the muscles is overstretched by increased intra-abdominal pressure, leading to an area of weakness.  We need to address how the body regulates intra-abdominal pressure in order to improve this condition.  Alignment of the pelvis, ribs, and spine are…