How long should I use a belly belt after a caesarean section?

Caesarean section is the preferred method of delivery for many women in our daily life. However, it will cause great harm to the female body and leave a particularly ugly scar. But many women always choose to use belly belts in order to recover faster after delivery. This can not only make the body recover faster, but also prevent the incision from splitting. Let's find out how long to use a belly belt after a caesarean section.

How long should I use a belly belt after a caesarean section?

After coming out of the delivery room after a cesarean section, the mother usually lies flat on her back while sleeping. If the mother is lying down without any other special conditions at this time, medical staff generally do not let her use a belly belt at this time. However, when the mother wants to start moving, she will inevitably turn over or urinate, or get out of bed and walk around the next day. Special attention should be paid to using a belly belt before getting out of bed for the first time. In order to avoid tearing the wound by walking, it is very important to use a belly belt. Doctors generally encourage mothers to use belly belts on the first day after delivery. This is to help mothers cough out the spittoon as soon as possible, get out of bed and move around, which will help with postpartum recovery. For women who have undergone cesarean section, using a belly belt after delivery will help to eliminate and relieve pain to a certain extent, and their cooperation will also be better.

Benefits of using a belly band

After childbirth, due to the weakness of the body, the elasticity of the ligaments in the body cannot be restored immediately, which can easily lead to visceral prolapse. The main organs are: stomach, kidneys, uterus, and liver. The main manifestations of gastric ptosis are a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen and a dull pain in the stomach immediately after eating; the main manifestations of renal ptosis are hematuria and proteinuria; the main manifestation of uterine ptosis is a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen; the main manifestation of hepatic ptosis is a dull pain in the liver area. Therefore, it is recommended that postpartum mothers must wear a belly belt that suits them to help the body support internal organs. For new mothers who have undergone cesarean section, using a belly belt promptly after delivery can also help stop bleeding and promote wound healing.

In addition, fat is mobile within six months after delivery, and this period is the best time to reshape your body. Proper use of a belly belt has a huge impact on postpartum body recovery.

The above is an introduction to how long it should take to use a belly belt after a cesarean section. After understanding it, we know that the belly belt can be used on the first day after delivery. It has a good effect in preventing the incision from splitting. In addition, friends must pay special attention when choosing a belly belt. Do not choose a belly belt that is too tight. This is particularly detrimental to the recovery of the wound. In addition, female friends must pay special attention to their diet after a cesarean section. Eat more light food and pay attention to balanced nutrition. Be sure to get out of bed and move around as soon as possible after the operation.