How long should I use a belly band after a cesarean section?

After a cesarean section, many mothers will have body deformation and a big belly, so most of them will need to lose weight, etc. However, mothers are very worried that if they don’t lose weight well, it will affect their bodies, and that they will not properly tighten their abdomens, causing body deformation. Let us find out how long we should use the belly belt after a cesarean section.

Precautions after cesarean section: Because the uterus will not contract on its own after cesarean section, using a belly belt can help the body recover, but be careful about the time of use. You can use a belly band after the wound is sutured.

How long after a caesarean section can you use a belly belt? A belly belt refers to a tight belly belt (medical, not a body-binding type) that doctors will recommend right after giving birth to help the wound heal and the uterus contract. You can use a belly band after the wound is sutured. If you are using slimming pants, it is recommended to wait until the wound heals before using them. China Pregnancy Network: Long-term use of abdominal belts will lead to poor blood circulation, thus causing varicose veins in the lower limbs, hemorrhoids, lumbar muscle strain, etc. In addition, if the mother wears a too tight waistband, it will increase abdominal pressure and reduce the supporting force of the reproductive organ ligaments, thereby causing uterine prolapse, retroversion and retroflexion of the uterus, bulging of the anterior or posterior wall of the vagina, etc., and easily induce gynecological diseases such as pelvic venous congestion, pelvic inflammatory disease, and adnexitis. Correct usage: The belly belt should be worn half an hour after meals and after urination, and removed before going to bed.

How long after a caesarean section can you use a belly belt? You can use a belly belt right after giving birth and stitching the wound. China Pregnancy Network reminds you to pay attention to precautions after caesarean section. The correct usage time: The belly belt should be put on half an hour after meals and after urination, and removed before going to bed.

From the above, we have learned how long it takes to wear a belly band after a cesarean section. First of all, because every mother's body shape is different, many mothers recover better after giving birth, while some have a big belly. It is necessary to choose a reasonable method to wear a belly band.