https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:25:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2508385 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:47:28 +0000 MamaG 2508385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: Post c-section (times 2) a binder was given to me the hospital, they put it on my in the OR right before they moved me from the surgery table to the bed for recovery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2508368 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:38:17 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2508368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a belly band for postpartum and wore it once it was so restrictive and uncomfortable when I was breast feeding. I also bought some high waisted shape wear underwear and that was my saving grace. It held in my tummy and I didn't feel like my organs were bouncing around and I was also super comfy while lounging around. I highly recommend them vs. the bands! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2508359 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:32:15 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2508359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the belly bandit post partum. It was my second C-section. My first C-section, they gave me a wrap to use, but it gave me a terrible rash, so I assumed I was allergic to something in the fabric. I ordered a bamboo belly bandit to help, and it was awesome. Wore it about 2 months - longer than I did with my first because my incision opened on me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2508294 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 12:50:30 +0000 peaches1038 2508294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: yep! It'll help to keep your pelvis approximated and reduce the pain you're having </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2508014 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:44:19 +0000 Alba4 2508014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: Do you wear that belt around your hips? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507971 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:19:35 +0000 LulaBee 2507971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used an upsie belly by belly bandit during pregnancy for support. Postpartum, I have a bellefit dual closure girdle. I couldn't start using until 8 weeks pp as my C-section incision was open on both ends and infected... but I really like it when I do wear it. I'm 18 weeks pp now and should still be wearing it more often but it's kind of a pain to pee in (latches at crotch like a body suit). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507926 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:38:59 +0000 snowjewelz 2507926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only pp and not for that long cause it was so uncomfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507755 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 22:23:43 +0000 gingerbebe 2507755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital gave me one after my CSection - it was just like a huge stiff elastic corset with Velcro. It made me feel a lot more secure and together, which I needed because I was running back and forth between my room and NICU for several days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507724 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 21:02:36 +0000 peaches1038 2507724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're having pelvic pain, I would recommend an SI belt-serola brand to be specific. It will be much more comfortable and more effective than a pregnancy belt. Postpartum I used a binder that I got on Amazon. Worked great and was only $12. I would size up though. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZFE9VQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZFE9VQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1</a></p> <p>Eta: I'm a women's health PT </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507659 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 19:27:41 +0000 mrsjyw 2507659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Post Partum but I wasn't diligent about it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507486 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:36:25 +0000 Portboston 2507486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the belly bandit PP for a couple weeks until I could fit into the squeem. The squeem isn't as adjustable as the belly bandit but I liked it better because it was more structured, therefore more supportive. I used them until about 6 weeks pp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507455 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:44:59 +0000 jh524 2507455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: I just ordered mine off etsy. Look forward to using it for this post c section as well </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507442 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:14:11 +0000 Alba4 2507442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those that did wear supports, can you recommend a brand? I most likely will have a c-section wound that's healing. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507437 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:05:06 +0000 Autumnmama79 2507437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to do this too. Following! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507432 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 08:56:06 +0000 MoonMoon 2507432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Postpartum, for 2 weeks or so, just until I felt normal and "together" again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507411 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 07:57:45 +0000 avivoca 2507411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only postpartum. It helped me feel like I was all together. I only did it for a few weeks before the band was too big. I'm going to buy a smaller one this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-belly-bind-during-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2507390 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 06:12:57 +0000 Alba4 2507390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DS#1, I didn't wear or need any belly support during pregnancy and I never wore anything during my postpartum recovery. I felt my body basically returned back to normal after a few months (postnatal yoga helped too!)</p> <p>I'm having more pelvic pain this pregnancy and have read that support bands may help. I've also been reading that binding your belly helps postpartum. Any experience here or suggestions? </p>