Band after caesarean section

With the concept of a bandage, almost all women giving birth are familiar. Some people are recommended to wear it during pregnancy to support a heavy abdomen, especially with multiple pregnancies.

After birth, the bandage can be shown for wearing if the woman was given a cesarean section or other surgery in the abdominal area, as well as women suffering from back or kidney disease. It is appropriate to wear a bandage and for cosmetic purposes after childbirth, to help the abdominal muscles to contract faster and return the old slender figure.

But there are also limitations in which the bandage is not recommended:

Why do I need a band after cesarean section?

Postnatal recovery after caesarean section is complicated by the fact that the muscles of the uterus and the abdominal press recover their shape much worse. At natural childbirth the child passes on patrimonial ways, and the female organism actively adapts under this process. That is, the muscles involved in the delivery process are stretched, and after the termination of pregnancy and childbirth begin to quickly contract and return to the previous state. At caesarean section the child is extracted from the woman by an incision of a uterus that reduces work of muscles to a minimum.

For a successful and quick recovery, the muscles of the abdominal cavity need support. Here comes the postpartum bandage after the caesarean section. He well supports the muscles, contributes to their natural reduction, leading to tonus. The bandage after cesarean is also used for aesthetic reasons for tightening the abdomen and giving a silhouette of harmony.

Difference postpartum bandage from prenatal in its more dense and elastic texture. Since its goal is maximum tightening and pressure on the muscles of the abdominal press, its effect is stronger than that of the prenatal bandage, designed to give support under the condition of limited pressure on the uterus.

Make postnatal bandages of elastic, dense material with an insert on the abdomen and tape, well-fitting waist. There are several models of bandages after cesarean.

Types of postnatal bandages:

Which bandage is best for you after cesarean, your doctor will help you decide. Depending on the case, he will determine how much after the caesarean to wear the chosen bandage. Usually doctors recommend wearing a bandage for at least three weeks. Remember that wearing a band after a cesarean operation should be agreed with a specialist.

As for how to wear a bandage after a cesarean, it is not recommended to walk around it 24 hours a day. It should be removed after every 3 hours of socks.