As a first time mommy, I was lucky that my doctor advised me to use a postpartum girdle after I gave birth to my baby. Following doctor’s advice my husband bought an abdominal binder from the hospital pharmacy. It is true that four years ago I was not much aware of the benefits of having a girdle for me after a C-section. However, today I am glad that I used an abdominal binder!

If you are a new mom or mom to be, here are some helpful tips that explain the benefits of wearing postpartum girdle after delivery. I used a postpartum girdle and I experienced all these benefits. So, I am sure these tips will help another mom to experience all these benefits after the delivery of the baby!

A Postpartum Girdle or an abdominal binder is a special garment that also compresses and shapes your body. This is why it is helpful to get the shape back after the delivery. Especially for those who deliver the baby via C-section, sometimes it is difficult to come back to the normal shape of the body. I remember the sagging and loose tummy I had during the first few weeks after the delivery. Luckily I could get firm belly skin and almost flat tummy in few months. When the kid was celebrating his first birthday I was almost in my pre pregnancy weight

Why You Should Use a Postpartum Girdle after Delivery?

Reasons are simple. A postpartum girdle will help you to get the shape. It gives muscle support after your delivery. A Postpartum Girdle will help you to tighten your abdominal muscles without giving much compression. Also this compression of muscles will improve the blood flow. As you can reduce the swelling of the muscles with a postpartum girdle, that will help you to recover and heal from the wounds after a C-section. This is the main reason for my doctor to introduce an abdominal binder for me after my C-section. That gave me comfort from the wounds and sagging muscles. Check this guide for top postpartum girdle options for more details of different types of abdominal binders available on the market.

How do you buy a Postpartum Girdle?

Postpartum Girdle or abdominal binders come with lot of features .So, if you plan to buy a girdle for you, it is better to read the features before you buy. It should fit you properly and it should easy to use. After all it should be a girdle that gives you comfort.

Considering the benefits you get after using a Postpartum Girdle, an abdominal binder can be a best investment for any postpartum lady!

Do you have any experience with using a Postpartum Girdle? Please share.