[header] How to test for diastasis recti during pregnancy [title] Know that if you are 35 years old or older, your chance of developing this condition increases. [step] As you get older, your muscles and tissues get weaker. Because of this, if you are pregnant and older than 35 years old, there is a chance you will develop this condition. 
[title] Be aware that having a multiple pregnancy can affect your chances of developing diastasis recti. [step] If you are having twins or triplets, or more, your uterus will be larger.