postpartum belly wraps? How long do I wear it for?

Re: postpartum belly wraps? How long do I wear it for?

• Mrs.Saxy member

  April 2011

  I never wore one.  What is it supposed to do?

  
  
  
  
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• PinkGrapefuit

  April 2011

  I wore it almost 24-7 for a month. I don't think that is the norm though. I wore it because it helped me feel held together and supported, not because I thought it would magically shrink me back to normal. I used a binder from the hospital. I requested one (had vag delivery) because I was sick during delivery and couldn't cough. It was like I had no muscles in there so I just asked OB to signoff on one for me. 

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• Sarah K. B.

  April 2011

  I know of some people who wore it during the day for 3 months. This is my first, so I'm interested what other people will say too since I'm curious.

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• misssurly

  April 2011

  Belly bandit website says all day, everyday for 6-8 weeks...
  

  https://www.bellybandit.com/faqs.aspx

  

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• azzyberry member

  April 2011

  I had a c-section and they gave me binder.  I wore it everyday, all day for the first month.  I wore it because it made me feel more comfortable.  Without it I felt like my stomach was going to fall off.

  

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• katekirschner member

  April 2011

  Never wore one. Had a c section too. Not needed.

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• smiles0121 member

  April 2011

  I had a c-section 3 weeks ago and I'm still wearing my binder nearly 24/7. I still feel that it's necessary for the support and to aid with the swelling as things move back into place. I wasn't given a timeline for how long to wear it, but I'll definitely keep it on until my 6 week PP check up at the very least.

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