Saturday, December 20, 2008

Look moms what i found!!!! The belly bandit !!


Leaving the maternity ward with a plump tummy and swollen ankles can make even the happiest of new mothers feeling a tad depressed. Most moms expect to exit the hospital feeling a tad more svelte as they shed an entire new body's worth of weight.

For those desperate to bounce back into a lean, mean mama machine, the Belly Bandit may be your best weapon. Eager mothers can use the compression wrap a day after delivery. The binding reduces swelling of the uterus and keeps the bloating from water retention to a minimum. Available in three different styles, Original ($40), Couture ($50), and Bamboo ($60), moms can adopt the stretchy Velcro bound wrap routine for six to eight weeks for tummy firming results.

All I can say is seriously, any thing to help right???
Seriouse though i really am going to try this and if you mom's want to know if it really works?...i guess ill be the Ginnie Pig! lol







What’ll the ‘ole doc have to say about all of this?
‘Ole doc’ll tell you that wrapping the abdomen after a c-section actually helps decrease post-op recovery time by minimizing associated incision pain, which allows for greater mobility post-surgery. While the Belly Bandit™ wrap is not medically necessary, our Mommy clients love the feel of everything being pulled-in and woven tightly together. The best part is that you can start using it as soon as the day after you give birth. Since everyone’s body is a little different if you have concerns or discomfort occurs please consult your physician (aka ‘Ole doc).

Here is what our top Beverly Hills OB/GYN, Dr. Jay Goldberg had to say to our questions…

Why should a new mother use the Belly Bandit™?
Abdominal compression wraps provide additional back support and expedite the rate at which the abdomen returns to its pre-pregnancy state.

How does the Belly Bandit™ work?
It compresses the portion of the body it’s wrapped around, forcing the lower back to straighten and taking tension off this area. By constricting the abdomen, the Belly Bandit™

provides better support and more confidence
for the new mom recovering from her obstetrical experience.

How quickly after birth can you use the Belly Bandit™?
The Belly Bandit™ can be worn within 24 hours of delivery.

Can I use the Belly Bandit™ after a c-section?
Absolutely. Wearing an abdominal compression wrap after a c-section may actually decrease the post-op recovery time by minimizing associated incision pain, which allows greater mobility post-surgery. Of course, consult with your physician before you do so.

Who do you recommend the Belly Bandit™ for?
I recommend the Belly Bandit™ to any patient in the postpartum period, whether recovering from a vaginal delivery or a c-section.

How long would you suggest that a patient use the Belly Bandit™?
Everybody’s different. 4-6 weeks after delivery seems sensible.

When you can wear the Belly Bandit™?
The Belly Bandit™ can be worn all day long, and even while you sleep. It’s most important that you feel comfortable while wearing the Belly Bandit™, but there are no restrictions as to how long throughout the day it can be worn. It’s not meant to be worn in water and therefore should be removed for baths and showers.

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