When is the best time to use a belly band after childbirth?

Many mothers who have just given birth use things like belly bands to restore their body shape. The abdominal belt is also known as the binding belt. In layman's terms, it is used to collect unnecessary fat in the abdomen. However, its disadvantage is that if it is too tight or a fake binding belt is used, it may affect breathing. So, how long after giving birth should the abdominal band be used, and when is the best time to use the abdominal band after giving birth?

When is the best time to use a belly band after giving birth?

1. Mothers who have given birth naturally can use a restraint belt only after the confinement period. Some mothers think that there is no wound on the abdomen after giving birth naturally, so they can use a restraint belt immediately. In fact, this is not the case. After giving birth, there is a lot of accumulated blood, gas and other blood in the mother's abdomen, which needs to be naturally discharged from the body through the human circulatory system. If the abdominal band is used too early, it will always restrict the body's blood circulation, which is not conducive to the discharge of postpartum lochia, and is even more unfavorable for breathing, which is not good for the recovery of internal organs. In addition, using the strap too early will shift the function range to the pelvis, which may cause the still soft pelvis to expand outward, which is not conducive to the repair of the pelvis. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers who have given birth naturally should start using a pelvic correction belt after their bodies have recovered well after giving birth, and then use a special belt for natural delivery to help lose weight one month after giving birth.

2. Immediately after cesarean section, use a special cesarean belt to fix the wound. After cesarean section, the abdominal viscera are affected by invasive surgery. After the operation, a special cesarean section belt should be used immediately to fix the wound, promote wound recovery, and prevent visceral sagging. At this time, the medical function of the belt exceeds its slimming function. Therefore, when mothers buy cesarean section belts, they should not blindly tighten the size, but should choose special cesarean section belts that have good breathability, are comfortable to wear, and can be adjusted in tightness according to the location and healing level of the cesarean section incision. At the same time, a pelvic correction belt can be used simultaneously to help the pelvis recover to prenatal size as soon as possible.

3. Regardless of whether the mother chooses natural birth or caesarean section, she can use a thickened restraint belt according to her needs 6 weeks to 6 months after giving birth.

Five ways to recover and maintain after cesarean section

1. Get moving as soon as possible

Purpose: To prevent thrombophlebitis

Deep vein thrombosis is more likely to occur in the lower limbs during late pregnancy and after childbirth, and is more likely to occur in patients who have undergone caesarean section. After cesarean section, when both feet regain feeling, you should carry out physical activities. After 24 hours, you should practice turning over, sitting up, and getting up to move slowly. When the catheter is removed, you should walk more. This can not only improve gastrointestinal motility, but also prevent intestinal adhesion and venous thrombosis. You can use a belly band to tie your abdomen before getting out of bed to reduce the pain caused by the wound caused by vibration when walking.

2. Go to the toilet immediately

Purpose: To prevent urinary tract infection and constipation

After a cesarean section, the pain from the wound makes the abdomen afraid to exert force, and going to the toilet cannot be complete, which can easily lead to urinary retention and constipation. If there are hemorrhoids, the condition may become more serious. Therefore, pregnant women should go to the toilet in time according to their normal habits after surgery. If you are not used to urinating in bed, you can get up and go to the bathroom. If you still can't urinate, you should tell your doctor until you can urinate smoothly, otherwise it is easy to cause urinary tract infection.