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diastasis recti, superficial anterior muscles, diastasis recti, separation between the left, right side, the rectus abdominis muscle, covers the front surface, the abdomen, diastasis recti, common, normal condition in newborns, seen most frequently in premature, african-american infants, condition is present, the sides, the abdominal muscle appear separated, in the midline, a diastasis recti appears, a ridge running down the midline, the abdomen, bottom, the breastbone, navel, diastasis recti, an infant strains, attempts to sit up, not be apparent, the child is relaxed, a mounded ridge, in the midline, the stomach increases, straining, ridge extends, xiphoid, bottom of breastbone, navel, abdomen appears normal, infant is on his back, relaxed, infant is relaxed, edges, the rectus muscles, felt, physical examination is sufficient to confirm, a diastasis recti, in nearly all cases, no treatment, the infant develops, rectus abdominis muscles continue to grow, diastasis recti gradually disappears, surgical treatment indicated, a hernia develops, becomes trapped, in the space between the muscles, prognosis excellent, resolves, therapy in nearly all cases, complications only result, hernia in association, diastasis recti, in that case, surgery necessary, the hernia, possibly to close the diastasis recti, call health care provider immediately, child, diastasis recti develops redness, pain, in the abdomen, has persistent vomiting, cries unconsolably, constantly, provide additional information, diastasis recti at a routine health maintenance visit.