Postpartum belly wraps and pregnancy support belts

Relieve your pregnant belly and make waiting for your baby and postpartum recovery more pleasant. A pregnancy support belt helps expectant mothers to take the weight off their heavy bellies, while a postpartum belly wrap provides comfort and supports abdominal muscles weakened after childbirth.

Pregnancy support belt: Comfort for a growing tummy

In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, mums can experience unpleasant symptoms associated with a growing belly:

• Ligaments and joints loosen as part of the body’s preparation for childbirth. This means more strain on back and abdominal muscles, which often start to ache.
• The expectant mother may feel uncomfortable pressure when the uterus presses on the pelvis and hips.
• As the weight of the tummy increases, the centre of gravity changes and the mother often makes up for this change with incorrect posture. This can contribute to further backache.

A pregnancy support belt provides comfort for the tummy, and relieves uncomfortable pressure and pain in the muscles and joints.

Pregnancy belts: the benefits of wearing a pelvic support belt

• A belly band in pregnancy lightens and supports a growing belly.
• It stabilises the spine and relieves strained muscles in the abdomen and back.
• It helps balance the body’s centre of gravity to improve overall balance.
• A belly band in pregnancy keeps the tummy extra-warm under clothes.

How do you choose the best maternity support belt?

• Choose a comfortable, soft material for your maternity belly band.
• A pregnancy belly band should be adjustable to accommodate your growing belly.
• Choose the size according to hip circumference, but with extra space so that there is still room for your baby to grow during pregnancy.

Postpartum belly band

The first weeks with a baby are a wonderful new adventure, but they can also be incredibly challenging. A postpartum belly wrap can relieve pain, enabling you to be more active and enjoy the moments with your little one in comfort.

Why wear a postpartum belly wrap?

• A postpartum belly belt helps tighten sagging muscles and return them to their original shape.
• It supports correct posture and helps reduce back pain.
• A postpartum belly wrap stabilises the pelvis and reduces the risk of a hernia.
• It facilitates light exercise suitable for re-strengthening the abdominal muscles.

How to wear a postpartum belt correctly

• You can wear a postpartum belly band as soon as you leave the hospital.
• Wear it for 2–8 hours a day, especially for activities that are demanding on the abdomen and back, such as lifting the baby, breastfeeding, light exercise or pushing the pram.
• Do not wear the belly band overnight.

• It is most effective to wear the belt up to the 6th–12th week after giving birth.

Postpartum belly band: How to choose the size

The most accurate method for choosing the best postpartum belly band is to measure the circumference of your waist after giving birth. Ideally, measure it as short a time as possible before you plan to start wearing the belt.

If you want to have a postpartum belly band ready for the maternity ward, choose at least one size larger than your pre-pregnancy waist circumference. In addition to an enlarged tummy after having the baby, it is also common for mum to put on some extra body fat while pregnant – so make sure the belt is not too small. The postpartum belt should not be tightened so much that it causes pain, discomfort, or makes movement and/or breathing difficult.

Can you wear a postpartum belly band after a C-section?

Yes, using a belly wrap after a C section is generally recommended as well. Once the scar has healed a little, you can try the wrap right away. If wearing it is not painful or uncomfortable, there should no reason for concern. The most important thing is to choose a pleasant material that does not rub or catch on the scar.

If you are in any doubt, consult your doctor

Pregnancy and childbirth are different for each woman. If you have any doubts about whether wearing a maternity or postnatal wrap is suitable for you, it is best to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Make caring for yourself and your baby as easy as possible and make your pregnancy and the postpartum period as comfortable as possible. Discover quality pregnancy support belts and postpartum belly wraps at Notino!

Tip: Body care during pregnancy and after childbirth can also be improved with oils and ointments for pregnancy stretch marks, maternity pads or soothing nipple creams with lanolin.