Binders after c-section

annabean33 · August 2013

This was my 3rd c-section (first scheduled), and first time asking for a belly binder during recovery. SO worth it. I didn't buy one, just asked the hospital, so it's nothing fancy. But it makes such a difference for getting out of the bed, walking, laughing, coughing... Rather than reaching quickly or a pillow for pressure during some of these times, it's already there. I didn't buy one because I wasn't sure how it would feel over the incision, and it hasn't bothered it one bit. I just pull it low. Not sure if it matters too - but I'm relatively petite and thankfully don't have extra skin wrapping over the binder. If I had quite a belly yet, it could maybe be uncomfortable. Just thought I'd share as I've seen this brought up a few times on the boards.

khetzel · August 2013

I wore my binder for literally 2 weeks pp and it was amazing. It just felt like it gave me so much more support in that area and especially helped cushion the blow when I burped my son on my shoulder and his feet would kick into my belly. I'm also convinced it helped me lose my belly so quickly. By my 2 week appt I had lost exactly 20lbs, putting me just 5lbs over my pre-preg weight. That may be a stretch, but hey whatever makes you feel better right?

Adriainman · August 2013

I agree! My belly aches if I take it off and it's so hard to get out of bed. It has helped the swelling in my belly go down fast too.

AlwaysForgetful · August 2013

I agree! I wish I had known about them for the first 3 Csections! I heard about them with #4 and wore it for 3 or 4 weeks after. I was in heaven. I would definitely say a must for any plus sized mom. Holds things in place. I had the best Csection incision heal ever.

amandalgreene86 · August 2013

I loved the one the hospital gave me! I wore it constantly for probably 2 weeks.

Kim22 · August 2013

My dr gave me one and I thought it was a required part of my recovery!

denneyvictoria · August 2013

Why did I not get one after my csection? Sounds like it would have made things a lot easier. I will certainly be requesting one this time!

zbeesma86 · August 2013

A nurse actually told me about a binder and I asked to have one once I was able to get up and walk around- the support it gives helped me get in and out of bed and walk to the bathroom and down the hall!

EmmaNut · August 2013

If you bought one, what kind did you buy? I've seen the wraps and the girdle types?

andrea0418 · August 2013

I think I'm the odd one. The nurse put one on me the day after my c section and I just assumed it was required since she didn't ask if I even wanted it on. I thought it was annoying and uncomfortable. I took it off and never put it back on.