Abdominal Binder

RJJB · August 2011

For those of you who have used these, did you purchase your pre pregnancy size or go down one size smaller? I found one that I like online, and a lot of the reviews say to go down a size, however the product does not give a sizing chart.

FYI, I'm having a repeat c-section and have never used one before, but hear that they help tremendously.

TIA Big Smile

NurseLaLa · August 2011

I ordered the belly bandit per their sizing instructions and the thing currently fits some-what snug around my pregnant belly... Needless to say, it's obviously too big. I ordered two sizes down which is roughly my pre-pregnancy size. There's 6 or so inches of adjustable width, so I think it should be okay.

If your belly is BIG!! and you were thinking of a belly bandit (I'm not sure about the other binders), I would get a size down from what they suggest since you are having a c-section... The extra snugness might help with your comfort during recovery. If your belly isn't too big, then I'd go with your pre-pregnancy size.

Pick up a large tensor bandage as a backup wrap, just in case the binder is too small and use the bandage until the binder fits. Better too small than too big IMO!

jntaylor11 · August 2011

I ordered the belly bandit size small. It is one up from my PP size, I was a 28 waist size, and this goes from 33-38, right now I'm around 42 so it should fit just find after the baby is out.

mooninlv · August 2011

i bought a medium belly bandit, normally i'm a size 6 so hoping it fits after baby. i've gained a pretty average amount of weight, so think it should work.

Jen&Peter · August 2011

My OB told me she is giving me a binder in the hospital. Maybe your OB can give you one too?

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