How long after cesarean section can I use a belly belt?

Generally speaking, there are two main ways of delivery: cesarean section and natural birth. In order to avoid pain, many families choose cesarean section. However, no matter which method of delivery is used, the impact on women's bodies after childbirth is quite large, and they need to recover as quickly as possible, otherwise they are likely to suffer from postpartum diseases. Belly belts are a commonly used tool. So, how long after a cesarean section can you use a belly belt? Let’s take a closer look below.

Regarding the question of how long to use a belly belt after a cesarean section, generally speaking, a belly belt can be used until 6 months after delivery, because these 6 months are the period of fat flow. If used reasonably, 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.

Whether mothers give birth naturally or by cesarean section, their pelvis will widen due to increased hormones in preparation for natural birth. Research has found that within 42 days after delivery, female hormones have not yet decreased and the pelvis still has good plasticity. Therefore, applying moderate external force to the pelvis in time within 42 days after delivery can effectively help the pelvis return to its pre-delivery state. In other words, unlike the recovery of a woman's abdomen, the pelvis can only recover effectively during the confinement period.

Therefore, whether the mother has a natural birth or a caesarean section, she can start using the pelvic correction belt 2 or 3 days after delivery as long as she feels good. The pelvic belt is different from the general abdominal belt. It is used at a lower position. Its function is to apply moderate inward pressure to the pelvis to promote its recovery as soon as possible.

I hope this introduction about how long after a cesarean section you can use a belly belt will help women understand. The effect of using a belly belt correctly is quite good. You must grasp the right time to use it and cannot use it for a long time. Doing so can easily lead to local blood flow obstruction, causing varicose veins, lumbar muscle strain, hemorrhoids and other diseases that are more common after childbirth.