The technical term for these trendy postpartum belly bands is abdominal binders, and they do just that: They offer compression and support for the abdomen and lower back, while also improving circulation and breathing. Such binders have been prescribed by doctors for years following abdominal surgeries—including c-sections—but over the past decade, belly wraps designed specifically for postpartum women have flooded the marketplace. They come in several styles (postpartum girdles, belts, pull-ons and more) and with different closures (Velcro, zippers and hook and eye, among others), but the primary benefits of postpartum belly wraps remain the same across the board:
• They support abdominal muscles and can aid with diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominals remain separated following pregnancy
• They can aid with lower back pain and posture
• They can alleviate other pain and pressure (particularly around a c-section incision)
• They’re said to help reduce swelling
One thing postpartum belly wraps and bands won’t do? Magically shrink your waist back to its pre-pregnancy size. That comes primarily through diet, exercise and time—though a belly wrap may help provide a smoother appearance under clothes, similar to shapewear.
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