Anyone used a 'Belly Bandit' - compression wrap after birth?

almostjennifer

I just found this online - it's a wrap that supposedly gets you back to pre-pg size quicker.  Wondered if it was BS.

goodhartedmommy

I don't have experience with the product itself, but my midwife had me bind my belly this time to help my uterus shrink faster, which was supposed to help with post partum cramping/contractions. It must have worked--my cramping was very minimal, which is rare for me, and my belly is already rather flat (unfortunately, my legs are still huge, which means pre-pg jeans are still a long way off). You can do it with a maternity belt, or wrap your belly tightly with cloth (nothing too stretchy, but it needs a bit of give to it) and safety pins.

goodhartedmommy

This one says a benefit is that it lessens bleeding, too. I didn't know that, but I have barely bled this time. Pretty weird, but it seems to work.

Amanda&Chris

Brooke Burke swears by something like that.  If I have #3 I'm going to get one.  It can't hurt.