How long does it take to not wear a belly band after a caesarean section?

Caesarean section is a major gynecological operation. A caesarean section is a surgery that involves cutting open the woman's abdomen and uterus with a knife to remove the baby. This operation is very harmful to the mother. Therefore, after a caesarean section, the mother needs to rest well to recover. After a caesarean section, mothers will also wear a belly band to restore their body shape. So, how long does it take to not wear a belly band after a caesarean section?

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

A belly band needs to be worn for 40 days after a caesarean section, and for 30 days after a natural birth.

The role of abdominal belt for caesarean section

1. Fix the wound and limit the activity

After a cesarean section, there will be a wound on the abdomen. Before the wound heals, it is inevitable that there will be some pain. If the wound is accidentally pulled during movement, the pain will increase, making the mother even more afraid to get out of bed and move around. Using a belly belt can fix the wound and prevent the rectus abdominis from expanding outward during movement, causing pain or pulling on the wound, which is beneficial to wound healing. In addition, if there is no other discomfort after the operation, getting out of bed early is beneficial to the body's recovery. Therefore, doctors will recommend that mothers who have undergone cesarean section use a belly belt after the operation. When the pain is not so severe, the mother will be relatively less reluctant to get out of bed and move around.

2. Prevent lung inflammation

The mother needs to receive anesthetic during the operation. Sometimes the tracheal secretions will increase after the operation. If the mother cannot cough up the phlegm in time, it may cause fever and lung inflammation, delaying the recovery of body functions. However, because the wound is easily involved and painful when the mother coughs up phlegm, doctors will recommend that the mother wear an abdominal belt before coughing up phlegm after surgery to relieve pain, cough up the phlegm smoothly and shorten the recovery time.

Belly bands have always been the recommended postpartum item for mothers who have undergone cesarean section. Usually, after the operation and before the mother gets out of bed, the medical staff in the postpartum ward will help the mother use the belly band, and then teach the mother how to use it by herself.