Most moms will wear shapewear for these reasons 2 3 months after giving birth.
Can i wear spanx after c section.
You can fit into your pre pregnancy clothes without a worry.
You can pair your tank top with a pair of maternity leggings with a belly band that goes over the incision for comfort.
After all you ve just had major abdominal surgery and your body needs time to recover.
You should wait until after the 6 week ok check up.
Waist training after c section is safe as long as you are using the right product made of high quality hypoallergenic material.
So a body sharper i would think would be same way.
It also means you ll need to be more aware of what you can and can t do as your body heals.
It was more annoying to me than anything so after my rcs i didn t wear one at all.
However it s not unheard of for other c section moms to continue their shapewear use even long after they give birth.
After my first cs the next day my nurse brought me a binder and helped me put it on.
Just make sure to not wrap yourself too tight since too much compression can slow down your healing.
But if you don t have any problems go for it.
You can walk in your old shoes with proper support to your back.
Most of the time it s from pressure on the stomach such as wearing too tight of pants after the surgery.
You should be able to breathe comfortably and not feel restricted in your movements when wearing a belly wrap she says.
I wore spanx too but i waited until about 3 weeks post c section.
With the right product you will see a.
That is where your incision opens because of fluid build up behind it.
The first few weeks after c section a nursing tank like the bravado nursing tank top will help to slightly compress your midsection so that you can quickly lose a few inches around your belly.
Most companies recommend wearing it all day and night other than when you re showering for 30 60 days postpartum.
I guess it depends how you scar feels to you.
So the benefits are not just limited to your belly.
I m currently 5 weeks post op and whenever i wear anything too tight currently only fit in leggings anyway part of my stomach above my scar feels more swollen and tender.
C sections are notorious for their characteristic pouch where the skin on the stomach folds a little bit over at the incision line.
I didn t like it from the beginning but she kept insisting they were so great so i kept it on until i was discharged 2 days.
You might also try 1 size up so they are a little easier on you.
I do think they help the belly.
I had a c section followed by a hemotoma at 4 weeks post pardem.
After having a baby by c section it s normal to experience pain soreness and even bleeding.
