The Belly Bandit: New Twist on an Old Tradition
Although today’s stylish and even eco-friendly belly wraps are trendy, the belly bandit (also known as an abdominal binder) has actually been around for a long time, says Barb Smith, MD, director of the New Brunswick Medical Association.
“This is not a new thing,” she says. “Belly bandits were used for people with back pain because they increased abdominal support, which helped people with back pain get around better.”
Tom Robinson, PhD, an OBGYN in Madison Heights, MI says, “We have been prescribing belly bandits for a long time. They have been used for tummy tucks and back problems, but with obstetrics these wraps help women recovering from a vaginal delivery or a C-section with their posture, abdominal support, and self-confidence.”
The gentle compression on the abs may help the uterus return to its normal size quicker, so new moms may get rid of their still-pregnant-looking-belly quicker, Robinson says. “There’s nothing worse than still looking pregnant months after you have had a baby.”
Another belly band it bonus: “You may feel more comfortable and may feel like moving more and the more you move and exercise, the quicker you get your figure back,” she says. They also make you look slimmer while you are getting slimmer. “Women rave about the bands holding the flab in and that does make you appear to be slimmer.”
So what are some more advantages of the belly bandit? Not only does the Belly Bandit help reduce uncomfortable uterine swelling, it also aids in decreasing bloating caused by water retention, and gives additional support for Mommy’s weary legs and back. If you are breastfeeding, there’s a bonus… the Belly Bandit will help you with your posture during feedings, and may help to reduce the all too common back and shoulder pain associated with breastfeeding.
Stretch marks – urgh! Although everybody knows what can cause them ie: stomach growth and the stretching of skin, we really have never thought about the post period and what may be another factor. The excess skin that is pulled and stretched after birth may continue to cause unsightly markings by “hanging around”. Greater support of this loose skin may actually decrease tension which in turn may decrease stretch marks in the post period.
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