Maternity corset

Pregnancy is considered one of the most wonderful and magical periods in the life of every woman. However, fantasies and bright dreams about the imminent birth of a baby can be overshadowed by unpleasant sensations. And if in the first months of pregnancy, many expectant mothers sometimes even forget about their interesting situation, then the second half of the period of bearing a child may be accompanied by pain or possible dangers. In such situations, to help women with a rounded tummy, the doctor may prescribe a corset for pregnant women.

In any case, the decision to use a maternity bandage should be made by the physician who takes care of the pregnancy from the very beginning. Usually, you need to start wearing a corset during the period of rapid growth of the fetus, which is observed from 4-5 months, and in some cases it is needed until the very birth. It is especially necessary for women who are actively carrying out their pregnancy. However, by the time the child begins to descend and prepare for birth, the bandage is needed only during walks or cleaning.

The following situations may serve as the basis for the appointment of a support corset:

• Pinched nerve in the lower back and associated severe pain;
• If a woman has undergone abdominal surgery shortly before pregnancy;
• Scars on the uterus, which are left as a result of a cesarean section or other operations in the field of gynecology;
• Anomalies in the development of the cervix;
• Revealed a large amount of amniotic fluid;
• Fetal weight is above average;
• Low presentation of the fetus;
• Repeated pregnancy or carrying two or more children at the same time.

A pregnancy belt can be prescribed for women with varicose veins and other pregnancy anomalies.For many expectant mothers, a bandage can be a real salvation from the appearance of stretch marks.

There are several types of belts for pregnant women, which differ in the way they are fastened and the scope of application:

• Maternity bandage in the form of a belt... Such a device should be worn over underwear. The corset is equipped with special fasteners with Velcro for easy fixation.

• Universal corset... This bandage can be worn not only during, but also after pregnancy. It provides support for the abdomen and is extremely beneficial for the back. In the first weeks after childbirth, if the doctor does not mind, you can wear a corset to get back in shape as soon as possible. It helps the muscles to recover faster, while the silhouette of the young mother becomes more attractive.

• Corset bandage. A belt of this type is able to fix the position of the fetus and support the abdomen both from below and from above. This bandage is suitable for women who have a child in the wrong position. With the help of this device, the child takes the correct position with his head down and maintains it until birth.

In order not to harm your child while using the bandage, you should find out the rules for dressing the corset and the mode of its use. You can learn how to put on a corset correctly from the instructions or from a consultant in a pharmacy or a specialized store.

The use of the bandage should not exceed 3 consecutive hours. After that, you need to remove it and take a break to restore the blood supply to the fetus. During the hours of rest and sleep, you should also take off the device, it is better to wear it during special activity and not get carried away with its use.