Daily wearing of a bandage after childbirth helps a young mother to get back in shape faster and eliminate such consequences of childbirth as a sagging belly, stretch marks on the skin. In the hospital, the benefits of the bandage are especially noticeable (it is often easier to get out of bed and walk with it), however, after leaving the hospital, you must continue to wear it.
Instructions
Step 1
After a caesarean section, you can wear a postoperative panty band. It should be worn on the second day after the operation. Not only will it help tighten the skin on your belly, but it will also make walking and caring for your baby much easier. The bandage after a cesarean section is especially relevant when the bandage is removed and the suture needs to be covered with clean diapers. Holding the baby, holding the diaper at the seam and still walking (for example, weighing the baby) is quite problematic. In the postoperative period, the bandage also has a psychological function: it seems that it “helps” the suture, holds the abdomen.
Step 2
After natural, the best choice would be a bandage in the form of a belt, rather than underpants-bandage. This is due to the fact that the lining should not tightly "close" the vagina, free access of air is required. When a woman lies down, it is best to take off panties with a pad so that the discharge flows out smoothly (in this case, it is convenient to use disposable absorbent diapers). Underpants-bandage in this situation will create an unfavorable "greenhouse effect" and can provoke (together with other factors) postpartum complications. You can wear a bandage after childbirth from the first day.
Step 3
Like clothing, the belt bandage and the panty bandage have sizes. A special table is attached to the belts, according to which you can calculate the size that is ideal for the expectant mother. Panty bandages have the same size as normal underwear. If during childbirth the woman's weight gain was within the normal range, you can choose the size corresponding to the prenatal one. If the weight gain is large, it is better to choose underwear one size larger.
Step 4
When the lochia (uterine discharge) is over, the bandage can be replaced with drawstring trousers. You need to wear a bandage or braces within 4-6 weeks after giving birth. This self-care will help you effectively deal with problems such as a saggy belly and stretch marks on the skin.
