When should I start using a belly band?

Belly bands are used for postpartum binding. Their main purpose is to help women recover their figure and health better after childbirth. Due to the lack of relevant knowledge, many postpartum mothers do not know when is the best time to wear a belly band, and do not know what the precautions for wearing a belly band are. So what we are going to do below is to introduce to you when is the best time to start using a belly band!

Using a belly belt after childbirth has become a favorite of many new mothers. Practice has shown that using a belly belt after childbirth can not only prevent uterine prolapse, but also help new mothers lose weight quickly. There is no strict regulation on the time to use a belly belt after childbirth. It is related to the mother's physical recovery. Generally, a belly belt can be used earlier for a normal birth than for a caesarean section. A belly belt can be used 3 days after a normal birth. If you are feeling unwell, it is best to use a belly belt after a week.

The wound on the belly of a new mother who has undergone a caesarean section is the main factor affecting the time of using a belly belt. A belly belt can only be used when the wound has healed and is no longer painful.

When buying a belly belt, you should pay attention to choosing products with soft material and strong breathability. You cannot use the belly belt as you please during the confinement period. You cannot wear it all day and all night. You should untie it when lying in bed or sitting to rest, and tie it again when you get out of bed and move around. Because long-term use of a belly belt will affect blood circulation, restrict the activities of the lumbar muscles, abdomen and back, and affect postpartum recovery.

In addition, when choosing a belly band, it is better to choose one made of pure cotton, inelastic, and segmented, because pure cotton has good breathability, while inelastic, segmented ones can better fit the individual body shape and help maintain a stable and balanced pressure on the belly band. When wearing a belly band, pay attention to adjusting the tightness so as not to affect normal breathing and eating. It is best to keep it comfortable and tolerable. If you try to make it too tight and unable to move, it may cause blood circulation disorders and disuse atrophy of the lumbar muscles, which is not conducive to the recovery of the lumbar muscles.

It is recommended that you follow the advice of the hospital doctor when using a postpartum restraint belt and do not choose it casually to avoid improper use and damage to the body.