When is the best time to tie the abdominal belt after delivery?
During pregnancy, the uterus becomes bigger, the abdominal wall is slack, and the force is too strong during childbirth, which will lead to the enlargement of the postpartum stomach and the relaxation of the abdominal muscles.
Therefore, it is beneficial to use abdominal band within one week after delivery, and it is best to start using it on the third day after delivery. However, the abdominal belt can't be tied all day. Untie when lying in bed or sitting and resting, and fasten it when getting out of bed. Because long-term use of abdominal belt will affect blood circulation, limit the activities of lumbar muscles and abdominal back, and prolong the recovery time.
After 7 days of natural delivery, if the new mother needs to do more strenuous activities or return to work early, she can also use the abdominal belt for a short time. But after putting it on for an hour or two, it is necessary to untie it and let the waist and abdomen relax for a while.
Correct use of abdominal belt
The abdominal belt should be worn half an hour after meals every day, after urinating and before going to bed. At the same time, the use of abdominal belt should also vary from person to person. After normal delivery, it is necessary to strengthen exercise, often do leg lifts, sit-ups and some postpartum exercises, instead of relying on abdominal belts for a long time. When buying a tummy belt, you should pay attention to choosing products with soft materials and strong breathability.
From the above, we can know that it is good for pregnant women to use abdominal belt after delivery, but it is not appropriate to use abdominal belt before pregnant women have fully recovered. Because it will do more harm to pregnant women. It has a great influence on physical recovery, and everything depends on the actual situation.