Belly band for post c section

[sunshine2014]

Hi ladies,

For my first c section I wasn't given an abdominal binder, or belly band for recovery. I had a really tough time and constantly felt like my organs were shifting around whenever I moved. I've since hear that some hospitals give them, or people have ordered them - any suggestions? I'm hoping to get one but I'm not sure what to look for, or if it's worth it.

Thanks!

 

[TTC First]

I looked into it but never did get one. I only gained 22lbs in my pregnancy so I wasn't that big to start with. Not sure if that had anything to do with it.

 

[sunshine2014]

The one I’m talking about isn’t for weight loss, apparently it helps protect everything and makes recovery easier.

 

[Bonnie11]

I'm in same boat! Looking to get one this time. I've heard good things about belly bandit but £££, much cheaper ones available but there are hundreds out there to choose from

 

[MEPride]

I didn't use one... I didn't feel the need to. I used a pillow to put pressure on the area if I felt the need to cough or get up/move around. I always made sure to roll to my side when getting out of bed. But everyone's experience is unique. I was off all pain meds 4 days after surgery and going for walks outside about 6 days after surgery.my recovery was pretty easy (still technically recovering as I had mine 3 weeks ago).

 

[sunshine2014]

Glad to hear your recovery is going so well. I wasn’t so lucky last time and really suffers. I’ve got a band for this one and I’m hoping it’s as good as people say

 

[Ersurgeongirl]

Ask for one while still in the hospital and it’s usually covered by insurance here in the US. They make a huge difference

 

[love.peace]

I'm going to get a belly bandit this time as I'm sure it will help. I haven't used them post section before

 

[cuddlebugluv]

I definitely swear by them, my first c-section was an emergency since my LO got stuck was very painful in regards to recovery and I ended up getting a belly band a couple days after, it made a huge difference! I made sure I had one available for my second LO and will be ensuring I have one for my current LO, the pressure really helps with jostling and sudden movements, so definitely get one