Should I use a belly belt after giving birth?

In order to create a baby, the mother's abdominal muscles are lengthened, the abdominal skin is stretched, and the pelvis is enlarged. Some new mothers do not control their abdomen during the confinement period and let it go, which is very detrimental to the recovery of the pregnant woman's abdomen. So, what is the use of a postpartum belly belt in plain terms? Experts believe that the proper use of postpartum belly belts can greatly help pregnant women repair their abdomens.

What is the use of a postpartum belly belt?

1. When should I use a postpartum belly belt?

It is worth noting that mothers who have given birth naturally can only use a postpartum belly belt after the confinement period. Some mothers think that there is no wound on the abdomen after natural childbirth, so they can use the restraint belt immediately. In fact, this is not the case. After giving birth, there is a lot of accumulated blood, gas and other blood in the mother's abdomen, which needs to be naturally cleared out of the body through the human circulatory system. If the postpartum belly belt is used too early, it will always restrict the body's blood circulation, which is not conducive to the discharge of postpartum lochia, and is even more unfavorable for breathing, which is not good for the recovery of internal organs. In addition, using the strap too early will also put the function range on the pelvis, which may cause the still soft pelvis to stretch out, which is not conducive to the repair of the pelvis. Generally speaking, mothers who have given birth naturally are advised to start using a pelvic correction belt after their bodies have recovered well after giving birth, and then use a postpartum belly belt specially designed for normal delivery to help lose weight one month after giving birth.

2. Use a pelvic belt after giving birth

Whether mothers give birth naturally or by caesarean section, their pelvis will become larger due to the increase in testosterone, in preparation for natural childbirth. The study found that within 42 days after giving birth, female hormones did not decrease and the pelvis still had good elasticity. Therefore, releasing appropriate external force to the pelvis within 42 days after giving birth can effectively help the pelvis recover to its pre-delivery state. In other words, unlike the recovery of a woman's abdomen, the pelvis can only respond effectively during the period of confinement.

In general, whether the mother has a caesarean section or a natural birth, she should feel well within three days after giving birth. You should start using a pelvic correction belt. It should be noted that the pelvic belt is different from the general postpartum belly belt. The position of the pelvic belt is relatively low. Its function is mainly to release the inward pressure on the pelvis to promote recovery.