How long should I wear a caesarean section belt?

There are two ways of giving birth for parturients, one is natural delivery and the other is caesarean section. Different delivery methods sometimes require different things to pay attention to in the later care. A young mother asked, if it is a caesarean section, what should be paid attention to when wearing a belly band, and how long should the caesarean section belly band be tied? In order to give you a more detailed introduction, let's talk about this issue below!

Regarding the question of how long to use a belly belt after a cesarean section, generally speaking, a belly belt can be used for six weeks after a cesarean section, because these six weeks are the period of fat flow. If used properly, it will have a great impact on postpartum body shape recovery. In addition, mothers who have undergone cesarean section should also pay attention to the time they wear the belly belt every day. Under normal circumstances, the belly band should be worn 30 minutes after meals and after urination, and removed before going to bed.

It is worth noting that mothers who have undergone cesarean section should avoid using belly belts for a long time, because long-term use of belly belts may cause poor blood circulation, which may lead to postpartum diseases such as varicose veins in the lower limbs, lumbar muscle strain, hemorrhoids, etc. after cesarean section. At the same time, the use of belly bands should vary from person to person. If the mother recovers well after the caesarean section, she does not need to rely on a belly belt, especially after the stitches are removed from the abdomen. It is also not advisable to use a belly belt for a long time.

There are some restrictions on the use of abdominal bands, namely: use non-elastic cotton cloth; it must be moderately tight so as not to affect normal breathing and eating, and it must not be so tight as to affect blood circulation. According to this standard, the lumbar muscles of postpartum women are not completely immobile like those of patients with spinal cord injury. At the same time, normal blood supply to the muscles can be guaranteed. So based on the recommended maximum usage time, the lumbar muscles may have a certain degree of disuse atrophy, but it will not be too serious.

Finally, although the research literature shows that there is no significant difference between exercise and abdominal belts in terms of body restoration, gynecologists' experience based on clinical practice still recommends restoring these muscles and bones through exercise and training.