https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:27:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-secton-belly-binder#post-2181546 Mon, 18 May 2015 09:17:50 +0000 glitterboots 2181546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! I used the high waisted shaper underpants for my first c section but was interested in maybe getting a binder this time. I really will need the back support. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-secton-belly-binder#post-2181538 Mon, 18 May 2015 09:13:10 +0000 megjay18 2181538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>from the reviews I'm reading online the belly bandit is pretty bulky and obvious under clothing. I don't mind it being a little visible, but if I can pay a little more and have it more hidden, I think I'd prefer that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-secton-belly-binder#post-2181526 Mon, 18 May 2015 09:07:51 +0000 Mamasig 2181526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried the belly bandit but really didn't like it. I used it for a few days, but it was bulky and hit right at my incision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-secton-belly-binder#post-2181518 Mon, 18 May 2015 09:04:34 +0000 Mamaof2 2181518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get one at the hospital but my mom picked up a PP band from Motherhood Maternity and I LOVED that thing!!!</p> <p>Not sure if its any different from what you already have </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-secton-belly-binder#post-2181515 Mon, 18 May 2015 09:03:12 +0000 charlotte 2181515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hospital one was my favorite! If it were me I might check out the ab binders at the drugstore. I saw some there that reminded me of the hospital one but had different sizes. Or the belly bandit seems similar but I haven't tried it. </p> <p>I used the hospital one and then the bellefit, but not enough to justify the cost. It was pretty painful compared to my hospital one and a pain to get off for the bathroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-secton-belly-binder#post-2181505 Mon, 18 May 2015 08:54:31 +0000 MamaBehr 2181505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had three C-sections and got a binder from the hospital with the first and third. It totally helps! I bought the Belly Bandit, but never used it. By 10 days PP I was so over putting it on though. You might be able to find one used! I found one used and bought a smaller size from amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-c-secton-belly-binder#post-2181492 Mon, 18 May 2015 08:49:15 +0000 megjay18 2181492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had my second baby 10 days ago, via a repeat C-section. at the hospital, they gave me a belly binder wrap-thing that has been amazing. I didn't have one after my first, but it seriously makes a huge difference in pain, movement, etc. I'm hoping to find a longer term wrap or binder, since the hospital one won't last forever and is a little shorter than I would prefer- it kind of makes me have a fat roll on top of it, haha. Any suggestions on what to buy? I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars, but I suppose I will if that's truly the best long-term one. thanks in advance!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-649779 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:31:01 +0000 mrsjyw 649779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore the belly bandit and didn't have any pains. I hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646750 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:06:52 +0000 rrachael 646750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: they lasted longer than a week for me :/ they weren't constant but def. hurt :( I'm sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646311 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:33:23 +0000 Smurfette 646311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I have just been taking Midol, 600mg. Try something like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646291 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:05:57 +0000 bpcmarj 646291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on 800 mg ibuprofen for WEEKS after P was born. Seriously, went through natural childbirth, but couldn't handle the after pains. She's still very young, and you are still recovering, so take it easy on yourself! :) I have no advice about the belly bandit though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646232 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:38:49 +0000 shopaholic 646232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: @rrachael: Yeah, I was thinking they probably are after pains again, but everything I've read says the after pains only last a few days. K has been feeding longer the past couple of days and I'm out of the painkillers so that's probably the reason for increased pain. It was just so bad today I finally had to take off the Belly Bandit because everything just hurt so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646215 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:28:17 +0000 immabeetoo 646215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore the belly bandit and never had cramps or soreness outside of after pains while nursing. Hope you feel better soon </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646177 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:46:50 +0000 T-Mom 646177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get pain from my abdominal binder.. It actually felt much better wearing it since it kept my muscles from "hanging".. Not sure about the pain you are experiencing.. But doesn't sound too worrisome </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646174 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:45:02 +0000 rrachael 646174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with @HLK208 ... Do you get them while you're breastfeeding? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646160 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:12:19 +0000 HLK208 646160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I didn't use one but I know it's normal to have cramping or contractions because the uterus needs to shrink down to it's normal size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-belly-binder-post-pregnancy#post-646063 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:10:07 +0000 shopaholic 646063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IDK if it's because I've run out of my Norco prescription today, but I've been in terrible pain from my boobs, to my stomach, to even down there. Anyhow, my stomach pains are like the very strong "after pains" I had the first several days after birth. Major cramping kind of pains. Not sure if it's from lack of pain meds OR if it's from using my Belly Bandit (belly binder). I took it off, but it still hurts.<br /> If you used a belly binder post partum, did it ever give you cramps or stomach aches? </p>