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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using Abdominal Belt After C Section?
Question: Hi - my wife just delivered a baby on 26-dec by c-section. The doctor has advised an abdominal belt but I have a few questions around it. can you please advice?
1- what are the pros and cons (if any) of wearing the abdominal belt?
2- what is a good time for her to start using the belt? immediate or should she wait a little longer?
3- how long should she continue using this? and while using this, should she watch out for any signs for discomfort or side effects (if any)
She is a little conscious on her weight control after delivery also, please let me know if you have suggestions for that also.
1- what are the pros and cons (if any) of wearing the abdominal belt?
2- what is a good time for her to start using the belt? immediate or should she wait a little longer?
3- how long should she continue using this? and while using this, should she watch out for any signs for discomfort or side effects (if any)
She is a little conscious on her weight control after delivery also, please let me know if you have suggestions for that also.
Brief Answer:
Use abdominal belt for 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) Abdominal belt after C-section is GOOD choice to reshape her abdomen. It has several benefits like a) supports her back muscle to be more strengthen, b) acts as natural tummy tuck, c) makes her look slimmer, d) eases her movement & postures, e) heals the incision line or wound quickly.
2) It is vitally important that she wears the abdominal belt SOON to support her ailing body and also make her lose tummy firmly.
3) She would ideally wear the abdominal belt for 6 months after a caesarean delivery. Yes, she can check for side effects if any during recovery time.
4) Diet control (low carbohydrate), regular yoga or meditation in the morning to reduce stress, walking or jogging (after 6 weeks), cycling or treadmill, stretching etc are needed to reduce or control body weight. She can consult with Physical Trainer regarding this for guidance and demonstration.
Hope, above information is very much helpful & understandable to you. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish her good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Use abdominal belt for 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) Abdominal belt after C-section is GOOD choice to reshape her abdomen. It has several benefits like a) supports her back muscle to be more strengthen, b) acts as natural tummy tuck, c) makes her look slimmer, d) eases her movement & postures, e) heals the incision line or wound quickly.
2) It is vitally important that she wears the abdominal belt SOON to support her ailing body and also make her lose tummy firmly.
3) She would ideally wear the abdominal belt for 6 months after a caesarean delivery. Yes, she can check for side effects if any during recovery time.
4) Diet control (low carbohydrate), regular yoga or meditation in the morning to reduce stress, walking or jogging (after 6 weeks), cycling or treadmill, stretching etc are needed to reduce or control body weight. She can consult with Physical Trainer regarding this for guidance and demonstration.
Hope, above information is very much helpful & understandable to you. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish her good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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