What is required for
The condition in which the abdomen resides after the delivery is difficult to call ideal, because of the large uterus of the abdominal muscles weakened and largely relaxed. In this case, the muscles can not even hold internal organs, which leads to the development of a hernia of the abdominal anterior wall, among which it is possible to observe a hernia of the white abdominal line, umbilical hernia and others.
Changing the state of internal ligaments and muscles that serve to support internal organs, as a result of which their descent and prolapse may occur.
And in the end, the female belly after birth does not look very nice - it is slack due to a large amount of fat and stretched muscles. Such a state requires restoration.
What can help the postpartum bandage ?
Such a bandage is a special device that does not allow the anterior abdominal wall to hang, supports the organs of the pelvis and the abdominal cavity, preventing them from falling down, and prevents the exit of the internal organs through strongly weakened muscles of the anterior abdominal wall.
The post-natal bandage should be worn already in the maternity hospital, in some cases it can be used already on the day of childbirth - this will help to speed up the recovery of the uterus and create the correct arrangement of the organs in the pelvis and abdominal cavity. In addition, the postpartum bandage helps reduce the burden on the spine, which is tired of the heavy loads that occur during pregnancy - this helps reduce the risk of developing lumbosacral radiculitis, the appearance of herniated intervertebral discs, relieves fatigue and back pain.
Who is not allowed to wear a bandage ?
Wearing a post-natal bandage is prescribed by a doctor. There are a number of contraindications, for which you can not apply a bandage:
- Flatulence in various diseases of the digestive system and cramping pain in the abdomen;
- Inflammatory processes and wounds on the abdominal anterior wall (such as, for example, inflammation of the sutures remaining from the caesarean section - it is recommended to use a bandage intended for those who had a cesarean section);
- Various skin lesions, rash and irritation, as well as other skin diseases in the area of wearing a postpartum bandage;
- Edemas of cardiovascular or renal origin;
- Individual intolerance of materials used in the manufacture of a bandage.
Types of postnatal bandages
Postnatal bandages made of microfibre dandruff are considered to be of the highest quality. They do not squeeze the stomach, atolko slightly adjust it, while absorbing moisture and passing the air. In some cases, cotton can be combined with nylon, but cotton is always the main material for the interior of the bandage.
The elements that are necessarily present in the postnatal bandage are the elastic band located at the waist and supporting the insert placed on the abdomen. The woman can decide herself how tightly the belly will be pulled, with the help of special fasteners, regulating the degree of compression of the tissues.
In our days, the industry produces bandages of various types: high (pre-drooping), low (to the navel), in the form of trousers (to the knee or to the ankles), to the vidette with a dense insertion in the abdomen, and so on. There are post-genital bandages, which are made in the form of an elastic band or belt, worn on the lower back.
There are postpartum special bandages intended for those women who underwent caesarean section surgery, which help fix the postoperative sutures and their prompt healing.
Such a bandage is imperceptible and convenient to wear, it can be worn either on underwear or directly on the body.