How long should I use a postpartum belly band?

Postpartum bodybuilding and fitness are necessary for women's body shape and health. Only by doing a good job of postpartum recovery can women's bodies recover effectively. Binding belts are the most commonly used for postpartum recovery. Young mothers know how to tie a belly belt but don't know how long to tie it. Let's talk about the relevant knowledge of binding belts and tell you how long it is most appropriate to use a belly belt after childbirth!

It is usually recommended that the maximum daily usage time should not exceed 12 hours. The belly belt should be used during the day. The correct way to use it is: wear the belly belt half an hour after meals and after urinating, and take it off half an hour before meals. Be sure to remove the belly band before going to bed at night. How long to use the belly band depends on each person's situation. There are large individual differences, but it is generally 6-8 weeks. Moreover, there are some restrictions on the use of this kind of belly band, namely: use non-elastic cotton cloth; it must be moderately tight so as not to affect normal breathing and eating, and it cannot 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, and the normal blood supply to the muscles can be guaranteed. In this way, based on the recommended maximum use time, the lumbar muscles may have a certain degree of disuse atrophy, but it will not be too serious.

When choosing a belly belt, it is recommended that you choose the abdominal belt used in clinical practice, which is different from the common high-elastic abdominal belt on the market. The abdominal band used clinically extends from below the breast to the pubic bone. This type of abdominal band used in hospitals is generally made of pure cotton cloth, with multiple straps on both sides, extending from below the breasts to the pubic bone. The two sides are alternately overlapped and wrapped, spiraling upwards, and finally fixed with safety pins or knots.

The purpose of using the binding belt is to plasticize and prevent organ sagging. When using it, individuals must use it according to their personal situation. It is important to listen to the doctor's advice. Do not use it blindly, because improper use will cause harm to the body, so everyone must pay attention!