Corsets, Girdles, and Compression OH MY

[Mom2Ms]

Title says it all. I used some sort of corset with DD 7 years ago.... However, I know things change... Bellefit looks good & they have bundles.... What are you ladies thinking, buying, using? Preach!

[hernsy]

I am curious too because I see all this postpartum stuff but I don't know if it's legit.

[angeldcf]

I used one last time & will do an abdominal binder again. It won't shrink/flatten your stomach, but can support those weak muscles.

[boxerrrmama85]

I've been using the belly bandit-- but like @angledcf said it's more so to give me abdominal and back support than to flatten my tummy. It definitely feels good!

[FlutterOfYoshis]

I feel like I know nothing about this except that some women swear it helps post-partum. Are there different kinds recommended depending on if you do vaginal vs c-section birth?

[Mom2Ms]

Jan 30, 2015 17:35:03 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

I feel like I know nothing about this except that some women swear it helps post-partum. Are there different kinds recommended depending on if you do vaginal vs c-section birth?

According to the bellafit website, yes. However, I don't have any independent knowledge. I used one last time & think that it "worked."

[misshart00]

I stole the really good one my mom has from her tummy tuck. My doctor said it's a nice one and to bring it to the hospital. She also said the ones that actually go between your crotch and come up higher are better than the belly bandit ones that just wrap around.

[misshart00]

Jan 30, 2015 20:13:18 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Are these only for c-section? Also those ones that fit like underwear... How does that work when you have to wear a massive diaper pad?

I'm not quite sure how it works but it does. Mine has hooks down in the crotch so you don't have to take the whole thing off to pee. It's fabulous.

[angeldcf]

I used it for vaginal delivery as well. I still have some diastasis recti from pg #1 but not severe enough to do anything about it.

[danitaec]

I'm so glad this thread came up. I was wondering about some sort of girding device, and hoped someone would recommend brands/styles.

[rmsteele]

Jan 30, 2015 22:41:39 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Jan 30, 2015 21:55:46 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

I'm not quite sure how it works but it does. Mine has hooks down in the crotch so you don't have to take the whole thing off to pee. It's fabulous.

It seems like it would be tight and potentially lead to leaks.

This is what I was worried about.

[mels823]

I feel like the skin on my stomach is SO sore from the c section and I cannot imagine having anything wrapped tightly around it! Wearing anything but yoga pants (even my maternity jeans) irritates the skin so much!!

[cginge]

I got a Belly Bandit, just based on my own research and the fact that I really don't want to have to bother with any crotch-hooks/ also the Velcro makes me think it will be more forgiving re: any sizing issues, but I really have no idea.

Mom2Ms, love the new avatar picture!

[misshart00]

Jan 31, 2015 11:34:27 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Jan 31, 2015 10:26:01 GMT -5 cginge said:

I got a Belly Bandit, just based on my own research and the fact that I really don't want to have to bother with any crotch-hooks/ also the Velcro makes me think it will be more forgiving re: any sizing issues, but I really have no idea.

Mom2Ms, love the new avatar picture!

This is my thinking, still not sure how much of a "need" it will be.

Even if it's not "needed," I'm sure it wouldn't hurt.

[Mom2Ms]

Jan 31, 2015 10:26:01 GMT -5 cginge said:

I got a Belly Bandit, just based on my own research and the fact that I really don't want to have to bother with any crotch-hooks/ also the Velcro makes me think it will be more forgiving re: any sizing issues, but I really have no idea.

Mom2Ms, love the new avatar picture!

Why thank-you!! We had those pics taken in October, so they are a little dated. We had maternity pics taken the other day, at 36 weeks, so hopefully I get a gem or two out of there.....

Im a little worried regarding the hooks in the crotch area, especially if you have a vaginal birth. Equally worried about the hooks in the belly, if a c-section happens. I swear I think it helped with DD, but I could be wrong....

[firelizard8367]

I am just using the binder they gave me at the hospital. Don't think it's any fancy or particular brand. I've had it on 24/7 (except for showers) since my c-section and I'm thinking about taking it off, but I'm afraid that will hurt worse. All the pressure from what belly and stuff I have in it is being kept off my incision.

[gator26]

I am thinking of trying the bellefit, since I've heard all good things about it. In regards to the crotch hooks, a girlfriend advised me to just leave the hooks unfastened for the first week or so after birth.

[lulu783]

So glad this thread was started, as it's area I'd done some research in but hadn't pulled the trigger. I just bought the Bellefit corset style on Amazon and will try it out post partum.

[lulu783]

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