So What exactly is a Postpartum Girdle?

Belly Bandit Original post-pregnancy tummy wrap 

It may sound very old fashioned to talk about wearing some sort of postpartum girdle or abdominal binder after you give birth. Its a bit like one of those 'old wives tales' that we don't take much notice of. Its the sort of thing your great grandmother might have done.

However the Postpartum Girdle is now the subject of renewed interest and an increasing number of women are using them. What's more, they are finding that in fact they do actually work.

So How Do You Use A Postpartum Girdle?

The idea is that you begin wearing the girdle, sometimes called a 'belly belt' as soon as you can following the birth of your baby. Obviously you should check first with your doctor or midwife that you are ok to begin. You then continue to wear the girdle on a consistent basis for several weeks.

What are the benefits of  Postpartum Girdles?

 The girdle gives support to your abdomen back, helping to ease the aches and pains which often follow delivery 

• it helps to support your back with the strain of carrying around your new little bundle of joy 
• helps you to get back into shape and regain your pre-pregnancy figure 
• can help with recovery after a cesarean section 

How Does A Postpartum Support Girdle Get you Back Into Shape?

During pregnancy the increasing size and weight of the growing baby displace the mother's internal organs. Wearing a postpartum girdle post delivery encourages the organs to return to their correct positions.

In addition the girdle compresses the uterus, helping it to shrink back to its former size.

Following delivery the abdominal muscles, which have been severely stretched during pregnancy, tend to sag. Within the girdle the abdominal muscles are held in the correct position.

Are The Benefits Of A Postpartum Belt Real?

Of course it is very hard to prove one way or the other whether a woman who got back into great shape quickly after having her baby did so because she wore a postpartum girdle. For all we know she might have got back into shape just as well without it.

However a significant factor is that some women who did not wear a postpartum girdle belt after having their first baby but did wear one after their second, report that they regained their figure more quickly with the girdle. As most people who have given birth more than once will testify, it is almost invariably harder to get back into shape after your second and subsequent children than after your first. This does indicate that there are genuine results from using  a post partum girdle.

Wearing a Girdle After A Cesarean Section

The recovery from a cesarean section can be lengthy and uncomfortable. For many new mothers it can be a frustrating time as they find it difficult to carry their new baby around or to get on with general tasks in the home.

Wearing a c section girdle helps to support the back and abdominal muscles, reducing discomfort, making lifting easier and assisting the healing process. Giving support to the muscles which surround the site of the incision can reduce pain enabling the wearer to be more mobile which in itself makes recovery quicker.

Postpartum Girdle Reviews

There are many very positive post partum girdle reviews from women who feel that they have been of real benefit during their post natal recovery. As to which is the best postpartum girdle this is most likely a matter of personal taste as there are quite a few different styles available.

In the struggle to regain your figure after childbirth and help with the process of post partum weight loss is usually very welcome indeed.