But when new mothers would like to be up and about the next day you can use the postpartum girdle this time.
When can i start wearing a girdle after c section.
Some ob gyns will recommend a post maternity girdle to new moms when a c section has been scheduled.
I started wearing the girdle 1 5 weeks after my c section and i felt instant relief the support it offered to my lower abdomen and back made it easy for me to move around the house.
You should wear it as often as possible too.
The incision can make it difficult to sit or stand up straight and many women experience back pain.
Recovering from a c section.
It s been 4 weeks since my c section and i already fit in all my pre pregnancy clothes.
It s recommended that you start using your girdle right after you give birth for the maximum benefit.
But the girdle applies just enough pressure on.
One of the best ways to ease your discomfort after a c section is to use a postpartum girdle for c section an abdominal binder c section recovery belt band or compression girdle.
There is a lot of pain that comes with a c section delivery.
Generally speaking women lie on bed and have no other special conditions after c section at this time the doctor s will not allow new mothers to wear a postpartum girdle.
When and how long to wear your girdle.
This would mean at least 6 to 8 weeks for some people.
According to some doctors new mothers can start wearing a postpartum belt as soon as when they are up from the bed.
The postpartum girdle choices can be overwhelming.
If you had a c section birth or other complications you might have nurses checking on you often which might make it a pain though.
If you have had a c section delivery you are advised to wait until your wound is healed sufficiently before you start wrapping your stomach.
I only remove it to sleep and when i wash it.
However if it is a caesarean section the belt can be used to cover the abdomen within seven days after the operation as this helps ease pain and promotes wound healing.