The bandage was worn during pregnancy by mothers and grandmothers. And it is not surprising that it greatly facilitates a woman's life, reduces the load on the spine and internal organs, protects against the appearance of stretch marks, relieves back pain. But these functions can only be performed by a properly selected band.
Instructions
Step 1
The bandage is recommended to be worn starting from 4-5 months of pregnancy, when the fetus is actively growing. But you should not spend the whole day in it, it is recommended to take breaks of 30-40 minutes every 3-4 hours.
Step 2
There are prenatal, postpartum and combination braces. Wearing a prenatal brace is especially useful for women who lead an active lifestyle during pregnancy, spend a lot of time on their legs or have spinal diseases or back pain. It is also recommended during repeated pregnancies when the muscles in the abdominal wall become weaker.
Step 3
The postpartum bandage is selected together with the doctor, since there are contraindications for wearing it. It is not recommended to use such a bandage for women after cesarean section, suffering from diseases of the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, as well as skin diseases. The combined bandage can be used both before and after childbirth.
Step 4
Any of these bands must be sized properly. Only in this case will the benefit from it be tangible. To determine its size, it is necessary to measure the circumference of the hips under the belly. To select a postpartum brace, measure the girth directly over the thighs after the birth of the baby.
Step 5
It should be borne in mind that different manufacturers of linen have different sizes. Sometimes they are guided not only by the girth of the hips, but also by the girth of the waist, as well as the height and weight of the woman or the size of the clothes. Therefore, if you decide to purchase a bandage, carefully consider the size table that will be indicated on the package.
Step 6
Better, of course, if you try on the bandage right at the time of purchase. Then you can be sure that it is perfect for you. If you decide to buy a postpartum bandage in advance, then you will have to navigate only according to the manufacturers' size tables.
