The correct time to use a postpartum belt

After a woman has given birth to a baby, her body shape is completely deformed. After all, there are too many changes in the body shape during the 10-month pregnancy. Therefore, after giving birth, women usually use a postpartum belly belt to help restore their figure. Although a postpartum belly belt is a better product, when using it, you must pay attention to the correct use and the time of use. If you feel any discomfort during use, stop using it in time.

The correct time to use a postpartum belt

First, use both hands to slowly push upward from the pubic bone, slowly push the abdominal muscles and deep uterus upward, and then start to fix the corset from the pubic bone. Be careful not to tie only the stomach and upper abdomen and forget the lower abdomen. The lower abdomen is the most important. If you forget it, it will cause uterine prolapse. The pressure applied is to tighten the lower abdomen and tie the stomach loosely, following the principle of tight at the bottom and loose at the top, so as not to push the internal organs downward.

Generally, you can use a corset after getting up, but you must take it off when you go to bed. You cannot wear it all day long. Sleeping with a corset is not only uncomfortable, but also hinders blood circulation and prevents the body from relaxing. In addition, if you sweat, the skin in contact with the corset will feel uncomfortable or itchy. Changes in sleeping posture can also cause the waist belt to shift, and the desired effect will not be achieved. If some mothers have sensitive skin, they need to change the corset more frequently and clean it more frequently.

How long should I wear a waist belt after childbirth?

First, the use of corsets by mothers with different delivery methods is also different. If women who give birth naturally can use a corset reasonably after giving birth, it will have a huge impact on their body recovery after childbirth. Because the uterus becomes larger and the abdominal wall relaxes during pregnancy, a normal birth requires a lot of force, so the belly usually becomes larger and the abdominal muscles relax after delivery. Therefore, it is helpful to use a waist belt within a week after a vaginal birth, preferably starting on the third day after the birth. So, does the postpartum corset need to be worn all day long? Actually, no. The corset does not need to be worn all day long. It should be untied when lying in bed or sitting to rest, and put on again when getting out of bed to move around. This is to prevent long-term wearing of the belt from affecting the body's blood circulation, restricting the movement of the lumbar muscles and back, and prolonging recovery time.

Second, women who choose cesarean section should use it after the wound surface has healed for seven days. Seven days after a caesarean section, if the new mother needs to return to work early, she can also use a corset for a short time. The time should be controlled at one or two hours, and you should loosen your clothes for one to two hours to relax your waist and abdomen.