Post Baby Tummy Brace

love-mom-life · January 2018

So I didn't wear one after my daughter was born. And I developed a minor diastasis recti. Obviously it had a lot to do with the fact that she arrived 2 weeks late and was 9.7!
I really regret not wearing a tummy support/brace after she was born. Am hoping to get one for this baby.
Any suggestions or good brands to buy? Hoping not to spend a lot of money. Just want something to hold my tummy in place as it heals and slowly goes back to prebaby!

SquirrelsRWatching · January 2018

I'm interested to see a response to this. I currently have diastasis recti, which I didn't know until I asked my doctor last week what this ridge down my stomach was. Will I need a tummy brace after pregnancy? What happens if I don't wear one?

love-mom-life · January 2018

I had a physical therapist and Pilates instructor recommend a specific brace for this issue. However it's just expensive and if it doesn't fit-it's not returnable.

psm2462 · January 2018

Per the pelvic floor PT I saw after my first, nearly everyone will develop DR to some degree. And many will close on their own within one year of birth. A brace is not necessary, but can help if you have a substantial DR that is causing lower back pain and significant core instability. What is most important is focusing on functional movement that strengthens your transverse abdominal muscles rather than stresses your rectus abdominal muscles (think getting up in a side plane rather than sitting straight up from lying down, squatting to pick things up rather than bending at the waist, etc.). And, when you are cleared to start exercising, you’ll want to initially avoid any core exercises that cause the cone-shaped or ridged abs (traditional crunches, sit ups, bicycles, etc.), which can worsen DR or prevent it from closing, in favor of things like planks. I also worked with a PT as I mentioned and was able to get my fairly large DR to fully close. I’ll be working with One again because it’s something I’m experiencing this pregnancy as well.

msunshine123 · January 2018

I used the hospital issued abdominal binder and then later got belly bandit brace after my pregnacies and found those to be helpful.

Chawk17 · January 2018

SquirrelsRWatching said:

I'm interested to see a response to this. I currently have diastasis recti, which I didn't know until I asked my doctor last week what this ridge down my stomach was. Will I need a tummy brace after pregnancy? What happens if I don't wear one?

I have this too.

jessilee15 · January 2018

Diastasis typically resolves on its own 6-12 months post delivery. If it doesn’t, PT can help. Extreme cases can require surgery

Chawk17 · January 2018

jessilee15 said:

Diastasis typically resolves on its own 6-12 months post delivery. If it doesn’t, PT can help. Extreme cases can require surgery

What about with c. section

alice0218 · January 2018

I was just googling about belly wraps/supports after birth last night too. It seems like you don't really need one, it's just personal preference. Like for some people, it helps them feel better but you heal with or without one. At least that is what I gathered from googling, but i'm a FTM so I don't really know from experience.

jessilee15 · January 2018

Chawk17 said:

jessilee15 said:

Diastasis typically resolves on its own 6-12 months post delivery. If it doesn’t, PT can help. Extreme cases can require surgery

What about with c. section

Still usually heals on its own. Just takes longer. Some surgeons will give an abdominal binder for comfort/support and some dont

Chawk17 · January 2018

jessilee15 said:

Chawk17 said:

jessilee15 said:

Diastasis typically resolves on its own 6-12 months post delivery. If it doesn’t, PT can help. Extreme cases can require surgery

What about with c. section

Still usually heals on its own. Just takes longer. Some surgeons will give an abdominal binder for comfort/support and some dont

Thanks for the info!

rachelleck · January 2018

I ordered one off of amazon. A few of my friends have it as well, but I haven’t used it yet so I couldn’t tell you first hand. It was $19 so not a bad price!

*Side note* I had a c-section with my DS and I used the girdle the hospital gave me. It was really a “security blanket” but gave me the comfort I needed. I unfortunately ended up with postpartum pupps and didn’t get to wear it for as long as I had hoped.

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