Is a postpartum girdle useful?

Many pregnant women become hunchbacks and broad-shouldered after giving birth, so they hope to use a postpartum corset to get rid of the fat on their waists. But do postpartum corsets really have this effect? Only when the right method is used at the right time can the postpartum corset have a real effect. Let's discuss how to use it properly and how long to wear the belt after giving birth.

How long should I wear a waist belt after giving birth?

Each product must be used at the right time and within a controllable time to produce good results. If the best time is missed or the usage time is insufficient, the actual effect of the product application will be poor. So, how long should you wear a waist belt after giving birth for it to have actual effect?

First, pregnant women with different delivery methods use different belts. If women who choose natural childbirth can use a corset reasonably after giving birth, it will have a great impact on their body shape recovery after giving birth. Because during pregnancy, the uterus enlarges and the abdominal cavity relaxes, choosing a natural birth requires a lot of effort, so the belly usually enlarges and the abdominal muscles relax after delivery. Therefore, it is helpful to use a waist belt within one week after a normal birth, preferably starting on the third day after the birth. So, do you need to wear a girdle all day after giving birth? Actually not, the belt does not need to be worn all day long. It should be removed when resting in bed or squatting, and put on again when getting out of bed and moving around. It is to avoid long-term wearing of corsets affecting the body's blood circulation, restricting the movement of the lumbar muscles and waist, and increasing the recovery time.

Second, women who choose cesarean section should use it after the wound surface has healed for seven days. Seven days after cesarean section, if the new mother needs to recover early, she can also use a corset for a short period of time. The time should be controlled within one or two hours, and the waist and abdomen should be relieved within one to two hours to relieve the pressure.