Ladies who used a PP support belt - come in!

Leelee06

I remember a discussion on this a long time ago, but it was before I even had babies on the brain.  Did some of you use a PP support belt like the Medela or Belly Bandit?  I'm wondering if it was worth it and did it work to help your muscles tighten?  What other brands are available? TIA!

MissLMS

I tried the belly bandit and I was not impressed by it. It just felt stiff and super uncomfortable. I preferred just wearing my bella band or whatever it is called to "suck things in" and keep me from jiggling in the first few weeks, if that makes sense.

amandabrooke81

I used the Medela...wasted $20.

It would bunch up when I sat down no matter how I positioned it/how tight it was. I just don't understand how it's supposed to help your muscles tighten but then again some people swear by them {Jessica Alba raves about one I think...}.

RachelJohnson

I lived in my spanx after I had Abby. Does that count?

Leelee06

They do seem like they would be too stiff to comfortably sit in.  Rachel, Spanx sound like a great idea! I already have Spanks and belly bands.  Thx!

star21gazer

I agree with Rachel...I swore by Spanx once my incision wasn't sore...love them. 

mrssamuels2b

I've heard good things about a good old fashioned girdle...I plan to start with the Spanx and then the girdle if I'm not seeing the results I want.

msshero

I absolutely loved mine. It was the one from Boppy. I wore it constantly, to sit, feed, and especially sleep in. To me that was the best time to wear it. I wore a lot of flowey dresses after having my LO so no one could see it under my clothes.

I do think it helped my swelling go down. From friends who have had C-sections they all say they are getting one next time since seeing what it did for me!

hamillm

Spanx! Is it sad that I still wear mine?  I've lost the weight, but still feel jiggly in some things.

RachelJohnson

hamillm:

Spanx! Is it sad that I still wear mine?  I've lost the weight, but still feel jiggly in some things.

 

Girl, I wore mine BEFORE the baby...you better believe I still bust them out every now and then. ;o)

Leelee06

RachelJohnson:

hamillm:

Spanx! Is it sad that I still wear mine?  I've lost the weight, but still feel jiggly in some things.

 

Girl, I wore mine BEFORE the baby...you better believe I still bust them out every now and then. ;o)

 I wore mine before baby too!  And I just bought some Assets (from the same lady who invented Spanx, but cheaper) in nude and black for after baby.  Target has them on clearance!  

kc0721

I haven't even thought about this. 

How soon can you start wearing things like this after you have the baby? 

MrsAO

This post is so interesting to me because I never considered, thought, or even knew I could wear something post partum to help tighten up my stomach. And perhaps that's why I'm still jiggly.  Probably too late now.