How long after cesarean section can I use a belly belt

A belly belt is a medical product. After a woman has a cesarean section, doctors generally recommend using a belly belt, which helps to discharge lochia from the body and has a good effect on postpartum recovery. After a cesarean section, the new mother will have wounds on her abdomen. At this time, you cannot use a belly belt immediately to avoid postpartum infection. You can use the belly belt after the wound is completely healed. You can also choose to use it after meals every day, and then take it off before going to bed. The belly belt should not be used for more than eight hours a day, and it should not be too tight when used. However, the belly belt is very beneficial for postpartum recovery, and can relieve pain and prevent uterine prolapse.

How long should I use a belly belt for a caesarean section?

1. 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 recovery.

2. 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.

3. It is worth noting that mothers who have undergone cesarean section should avoid using abdominal belts for a long time, because long-term use of abdominal belts may cause poor blood circulation, which may lead to varicose veins in the lower limbs, lumbar muscle strain, hemorrhoids and other postpartum diseases 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.

Benefits of using a belly band

1. After childbirth, due to the weakness of the body, the elasticity of the ligaments in the body cannot be restored immediately, which can easily lead to sagging of internal organs. The main organs are: stomach, kidneys, uterus, and liver. The main manifestations of gastric ptosis are a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen and a dull pain in the stomach immediately after eating; the main manifestations of renal ptosis are hematuria and proteinuria; the main manifestation of uterine ptosis is a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen; the main manifestation of hepatic ptosis is a dull pain in the liver area. Therefore, it is recommended that postpartum mothers must wear a belly belt that suits them to help the body support internal organs. For new mothers who have undergone cesarean section, using a belly belt promptly after delivery can also help stop bleeding and promote wound healing.

2. In addition, fat is mobile within six months after delivery. This period is the best time to reshape your body. Proper use of a belly belt has a huge impact on postpartum body recovery.