Pregnancy Care

5 Best Postpartum Belly Wraps

Motherhood is a beautiful experience. The joy you experience upon holding your newborn after nine months of pregnancy is unmatched. While you rejoice at this moment and think about your life ahead with your little bundle of joy, do not forget that your body also needs to recover.

It is natural for your body to change after birth, and it will take some time to get back to normal. Hormones, sleep patterns, diet, and multiple other changes can all slow down the healing process. Generally, women recover within 2 to 3 months of delivery, but it is natural if your body needs more time.

While you are busy strengthening your core, there are other ways to support your abdomen, like postpartum belly wraps.

What is a postpartum stomach wrap?

Also known as a belly binder or waist wrap band,  this is a piece of clothing that fits snugly around your belly, provides mild compression, and aids recovery. Some of the many benefits of using a post-pregnancy support band are - 

1. Promotes recovery from childbirth 
2. Encourages blood flow 
3. Improves posture and mobility 
4. Reduces back pain 
5. Stabilizes pelvic floor 
6. Supports abdominal muscles
7. Reduces swelling and fluid retention

In addition to these benefits, a maternity band is also helpful for women recovering from cesarean deliveries and diastasis recti.

• Maternity Girdles for Cesarean Delivery

A cesarean delivery, called a C-section, is harder on your body than normal childbirth. In this method, multiple incisions are made to different layers of muscle and tissue to reach the uterus. Those who undergo a C-section often experience more pain, discomfort, and bleeding. The recovery period may be slower and more uncomfortable. A study found that women who used a belly binder after C-section experienced less pain, bleeding, and discomfort.

• Postpartum Girdle for Diastasis Recti

During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles separate as your belly expands and remain separated after childbirth. Naturally, these muscles close within a month or two of delivery. If these muscles do not close completely, your belly may stick out below the belly button, known as diastasis recti. A postpartum wrap compresses and supports these muscles as they move back into place and can speed up recovery.

5 Best Postpartum Belly Wraps

With so many options available, here are the five best postpartum belly bands at HPFY:

Things To Consider While Buying Postpartum Belly Wrap

1. The belly band must offer adequate support

A belly binder is meant to hold your abdominal muscles and support your core and pelvic area. The postpartum wrap you choose must provide the body necessary support for proper and quicker healing.

2. The postpartum belly wrap must fit properly

Ensure you check your size and the material before purchasing a binder. It should not be too tight on your belly as it can put excessive pressure and lead to prolapse and hernias. It must also be able to breathe comfortably while wearing a binder.

Take shallow breaths if you struggle to breathe normally. If you cannot move or function with it, remove the binder immediately and readjust.

3. The application of post pregnancy support belt

The best way to wear a wrap is to start at the hips and wrap up; otherwise, it will put downward pressure on your pelvic floor and can cause a prolapse.

4. The wear time of postpartum girdle

Wear the binder only for part of the day. Remember to remove the binder to give your body time to relax. It should be easy to wear for most of the day and not cause discomfort.

Childbirth brings about a lot of changes in your body, and a stomach wrap can be monumental in recovering properly.  

 

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