Reader's Question: After recently having a baby through C-section, I have gained weight around my stomach. I have been prohibited to exercise for at least three weeks. In the meantime, can I wear belly wraps? Do they work?
In India, women drink warm water with spices like cardamom and fennel seeds. They say this helps improve digestion and prevents bloating. It also helps shrink the belly faster.
Contrary to popular conception, belly wraps are not a new age fad. They have been used by women for centuries now. Especially in cases of women developing back pain, these girdles were used to provide additional support.
Several doctors today prescribe belly wraps for tummy tucks and back problems. They help the women recovering from a vaginal delivery or a C-section by improving posture, abdominal support and self-confidence.
The compression on the abs may help the uterus
return to its normal size quicker.
It should be noted that no matter how beneficial, belly wraps don’t work magic. You need to put it on for around four to six weeks after delivery. They are very much like body-shaping clothing. I reiterate, they help, but they are not enough.
You must be very careful of your diet. Make sure it is low in saturated fats and high in fiber. Besides, do regular exercise. Do not push yourself and risk an injury. Go slow and gradually increase the intensity.
Your goal should be 50 percent diet and 50 percent exercise. After a C-section, many women drink warm water. Though that may sound a bit far fetched, it is seen to have helped women. Belly warps in many cultures may just be a cloth tied around the abdomen.
After a C-section, wait for three months and then start off slowly. Be careful not to jog or run upstairs. Walking would be the best beginning. Things take time, but given the right moves, you will sure get back your pre-pregnancy shape.
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