Am I understanding correctly that this helped some of y'all "bounce back" after NOT having a section? Everything I've seen discusses the benefit of belly binding for comfort and recovery from a section, which I don't think will apply to me (at least not at this time.) But I had a terrible time losing weight after DS- if this helps, I'm all for it.
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Kelly's Girl, I think the "bounce back" is referring more to getting a flatter tummy faster, rather than to help lose the weight.
With #1 I bounced back VERY quickly. With #2 it was more of a struggle. With #3, I am definitely looking into some sort of belly binding to give me a boost! I'm hoping the weight won't be too difficult to lose, but I know it's going to take some work this time!
I don't think it helps with losing weight. I think it helps with getting your stomach muscles back in place and your hips realligned correctly. So when you do lose the weight, you go back to your pre-pg size/shape better.
Sevilla and SiValleySteph With that one you posted, did you actually wear it over your clothing as it's pictured or underneath? I'm thinking it's just pictured that way for modesty purposes, but I could be wrong...
For those of you who had medical grade binders, what was the height like on those? I was thinking of going to a medical supply shop and looking for one of those.
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I too am curious as I sit here looking at the belly bandit I ordered off the internet to wear after my induction tomorrow. I figured it's worth a shot. And I'm happy to see some recommending them.
I wear it against my skin under clothes - and i do the velcro on the side not the middle of my belly like the picture shows.
I used it after a vaginal birth and it helped my stomach be almost totally flat again at 3 weeks pp. Doesn't help with weight loss at all that i can tell.
I am very interested in this...I am a bridesmaid in one of my BFF's weddings 4 weeks after my due date...anything that can help my belly would be welcome! I'd love more reviews on specific ones, especially as more mama's give birth!
I'm 6 days postpartum and I bought the same band as Sevilla (I got it at Motherhood Maternity). I've been wearing it for about 8-10 hours a day for the past 2 days and the change is quite dramatic. Plus it makes my back feel better. Even if I only wear it for a few weeks, I definitely think it's worth the $25 I spent!
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