About me
I'm Carla Kay, mom of two, prenatal and postpartum coach, construction business owner, and president of the La Femme d'Abord Foundation.
Like many moms, after my second pregnancy I was left with abdominal diastasis, a belly that stayed swollen despite training, and a painful umbilical hernia. I quickly realized traditional exercises weren't built for what the postpartum body actually needs.
So I spent years learning how the core, breathing, pelvic floor, and abdominal pressure management really work. By applying my method, I was able to naturally close my diastasis recti.
That experience completely changed my life and became my mission.
Today, I help women rebuild a stronger belly, a functional core, and confidence in their bodies through a simple, progressive, and safe method, done from home in just 9 minutes a day.
My achievements
5M+ followers across social media
Every day, I share educational content in French and English on abdominal diastasis and core strengthening.
185,000+ moms coached
Moms from Quebec and 47+ countries have followed my programs to rebuild a stronger core and regain confidence in their bodies.
A leading voice in abdominal diastasis in Quebec
The first Montreal-based coach to turn diastasis recti into a large-scale education mission through accessible at-home programs.
15+ speaking engagements
Speaker on diastasis awareness and entrepreneurship.
IFBB Pro fit model
The second Canadian athlete to earn her pro card at the national championships.
My mission
Take back control of your body
I want every woman to know it's never too late to take back control of her body. Whether you're a few weeks, a few years, or even decades postpartum, you deserve access to a method built for your body.
My goal is to make this expertise accessible to every mom, so she can rebuild her belly without surgery, reduce diastasis-related symptoms, and regain confidence, without spending hours training.
Diastasis, explained
A separation of the rectus muscles along the midline that affects 6 in 10 women after pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
Diastasis recti is a separation of the abdominal muscles that often occurs during pregnancy. If you still have a belly that sticks out after baby, a feeling of core weakness or a dome that appears when you sit up, you may have a diastasis. We've prepared a tutorial to help you measure your diastasis and determine the width of your abdominal gap.
Yes. About 60% of women have abdominal diastasis after pregnancy.
The most common signs are:
• A belly that sticks out or stays bloated.
• A bulge in the center of the abdomen during exertion.
• A feeling of core weakness.
• Back pain.
• Pelvic floor pressure or weakness.
Every woman is different. Some may have a diastasis without all of these symptoms.
Your program depends mainly on the width of your diastasis.
Step 1: diastasis of 3 cm and more
Step 2: diastasis of 2 cm and less
Step 3: diastasis of 2 cm and less
Step 4: weight-loss program to follow after closing your diastasis
If you're not sure, contact us at support@carlakayfitness.com.
Yes. Our programs help strengthen the core, improve posture, support the pelvic floor and rebuild strength after pregnancy, even if you don't have diastasis recti.