How long should the postpartum belt be worn per day?

After giving birth, many pregnant women wear belly bands, which is mainly to help them lose weight in the abdomen. Some pregnant women do not see the actual effect of wearing a belly band. This is mainly because the bandage is not tied properly or not tied for a sufficient time. So how long should the bandage be tied after giving birth? How long should the belly band be tied after giving birth?

How long does the bandage last after childbirth?

Women have more abdominal fat after giving birth, so they can use a belly band to shrink their abdomen. It should be noted that it should not be tied too tightly to avoid increased abdominal pressure and gastrointestinal nerve disorders. Generally, when using a belly band after giving birth, it needs to be maintained for about three months.

As for the postpartum discomfort, from a health perspective, it is best to use it one month after a normal birth, and two months after a caesarean section. It is best to let the body recover naturally before using it, because the belt or corset has a certain pressure on the body to tighten fat and loose meat. Moreover, if the binding is done for a long time, the hemorrhoidal veins at the anus will become tangled and clumped, and part of the blood will be blocked. Over time, hemorrhoids will occur. For this matter, the patient should pay special attention to it. Generally, it is enough to tie it for several hours a day, and it usually takes three months.

Generally, the uterus will automatically repair after giving birth. If the abdominal belt is used for a long time, the blood circulation in the pelvis will be blocked, causing gynecological inflammation. In addition, the abdominal pressure will increase when using the abdominal belt, which can easily cause uterine prolapse and vaginal wall bulging. Regarding this matter, patients are advised not to use the abdominal belt for a long time after giving birth, but to use it once every once in a while.

Wearing a belly band will hinder breathing, and in severe cases will cause chest tightness, shortness of breath and chronic hypoxia. The compressed greater curvature of the stomach will affect digestion and absorption, and the quality of milk will decrease. Therefore, mothers are advised not to wear it for a long time. It is enough to wear it occasionally, and it does not need to be worn too tightly. If the belly band is worn for a long time, it will affect the blood circulation and metabolism in the abdomen. Some mothers wear it 24 hours a day to improve the abdominal reduction effect. This practice is not reasonable. Wearing the belt for too long can affect the blood circulation.

Finally, as far as postpartum compression is concerned, abdominal bands do have certain benefits, and I believe everyone has a certain understanding of how long they can be used and the actual operation methods. What needs to be noted is that the use of abdominal bands must avoid over-tightening and long-term use.

The solution to postpartum lochia

The confinement period for women is within 42 days after giving birth. During this period, pregnant mothers must sit properly, otherwise they will have some minor problems such as back pain and leg pain in the middle and late stages. During the confinement period, women's bodies will continuously discharge lochia. Women should have a correct view of lochia. It is good for women's bodies to discharge lochia as soon as possible. So what is the solution for postpartum lochia?

1. Moderate fitness exercise

Moderate exercise after giving birth can help remove lochia. Many people recommend bed rest during the confinement period. In fact, it is wrong not to move after giving birth. Moderate exercise after giving birth can not only help remove lochia, but also prevent genital relaxation and abdominal muscle rupture, and prevent the occurrence of venous thrombosis and congestion after giving birth.

2. Side lying

Women who choose to sleep on their side can prevent the uterus from tilting backwards and help clear postpartum lochia. They should avoid lying flat on their backs.

3. Careful medical care

If you are a woman who chooses natural childbirth, you will generally recover better after giving birth, so you can get out of bed 24 hours after giving birth. You can also drink some brown sugar ginger water as instructed by the doctor, which has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It can promote uterine contraction and reduction, and also promote the discharge of postpartum lochia.