Bandage belt for pregnant women

Despite the fact that pregnancy is a natural state for the female body, not all of this process runs smoothly. The child develops, and with this increases the load on the spine, often there is a feeling of pain in the back and heaviness in the legs. In order for the pregnancy to proceed comfortably, as well as to reduce the likelihood of complications, the doctor may prescribe you wearing a bandage.

Bandage (translated from French bandage - dressing) - elastic orthopedic device to support a woman’s abdomen in the second half of pregnancy. To destination bandages are prenatal, postpartum and universal. This device, if properly selected, will evenly distribute the load on the internal organs and lower back, as well as relieve pain in osteochondrosis and curvature of the spine. Considerable relief from wearing the product will bring a woman with pain and heaviness in the legs due to varicose veins. If your skin is prone to stretch marks, a bandage will help you avoid them or minimize the risk of appearance.

Situations when a doctor can prescribe you a bandage.

• At the end of pregnancy (in the third trimester);
• If you have not the first pregnancy and weak pelvic muscles;
• With a low location of the placenta and the threat of miscarriage;
• In the case of cesarean section in the past;
• With multiple fetuses or large fruit;
• Problems with the spine, narrow pelvis, varicose veins;
• Symphysiopathy (pain in the womb);
• If you are active, you move a lot even in recent months;

Since the time when the child begins to grow rapidly (from about the 20th week). However, this is all individual: for example, if you had a cesarean section before, then you were shown wearing a special device much earlier. (somewhere from the 16th week). If nothing bothers you, you can buy it and wear it later or after the 28th.

The main and most important contraindication is the incorrect position of the fetus in the womb. In this case, the bandage can prevent the baby from turning over, because one of its properties is fixing. Contraindications also include the presence of skin infections and hypersensitivity to the material of the product.

Produce models of different designs:

• Bandage pants. This product in the form of women's underwear with compression in the right places and a high elastic insert for the abdomen is convenient to use, does not cause discomfort and is easy to hide under clothes. But there are also disadvantages - it is worn without linen, which means it is often washed, which leads to a loss of elasticity and appearance. So if you choose this option, you will have to buy at least two units. In addition, such a product can only be removed at home, and this is inconvenient. Panties-bandage can not be worn with edema, and if you have a large belly, they will not provide sufficient support.
• Universal bandage belt for pregnant women. This is a wide tape, tapered to the ends. During pregnancy, the belt is worn wide part back to support and relieve the spine. For this purpose, additional stiffening ribs are sometimes inserted into the wide part of the belt, which, if necessary, can be removed. The narrow part fastens under the belly, firmly supporting it. Velcro fastener allows you to adjust the required volume of the product.

It is believed that wearing a bandage after childbirth is useful for losing weight and regaining shape. It will help to quickly restore muscle tone and skin, relieve stretch marks. From this point of view, the universal bandage is good for its practicality: just turn it upside down so that the narrow part is located on the back and the wide part is on the stomach.

Bandage belt. It is a wide strip with high elasticity and a fastener flypaper. In contrast to the bandage-panties worn on linen, very comfortable in the hot season.

The belt model with a “hood”, a wide insert of elastic fabric with zoned compression, has gained wide popularity and many positive reviews. This version of the product provides careful support and protection of the tummy, "grows" and changes with it, evenly distributing the load.

The desired size is selected around the circumference of the hips, measured under the abdomen according to the scale on the package. Measurements must be made immediately before purchase. Properly chosen model should not hamper movement, cause a feeling of discomfort, curl or rub skin.

It should be worn while lying on a rigid or semi-rigid surface, slightly lifting the pelvis, securing the fastener on the exhale. This will help to fix the stomach in the correct position, not allowing the uterus to descend and not squeezing it. It is important to ensure that blood circulation in the soft tissues is not disturbed - the bandage should support the stomach, and not put pressure on it.

It is necessary to use the bandage only when you are on your feet, during the rest it is removed. You can wear the product a maximum of three hours in a row, then take a break of 40 minutes. The total time of wearing should not exceed 14 hours a day.

Do not forget that all the questions on the choice and wearing a belt-bandage, you must decide with your obstetrician-gynecologist.

On how to choose and wear a bandage - in the next video.