https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:57:27 +0000 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:49:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26809 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=708162&title=postnatal-belt#708162 Author: Twinboys2b
Subject: 26809
Posted: 23 June 2009 at 9:49pm

Hi, I would have loved this after birth rather than the tube bandage I was given by Physio BUT I had really bad seperation of my muscles due to being on bed rest for ages. That's the only reason I wore it which was really helpful in lifting my boys.

If you want to stop the big flabby tummy from showing then get one but if you are getting in case you have seperated muscles then wait & see after birth.]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:49:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=708162&title=postnatal-belt#708162 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=707026&title=postnatal-belt#707026 Author: LadyLizard
Subject: 26809
Posted: 22 June 2009 at 1:23pm

Google "belly bandit".

There is an Australian site that sells them and ships to NZ.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:23:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=707026&title=postnatal-belt#707026 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=706391&title=postnatal-belt#706391 Author: emz
Subject: 26809
Posted: 20 June 2009 at 10:09pm

Hiya

Last time I bought some belly bands off TM a couple of sizes smaller - they worked well just to make me feel like I wasn't floppy. Didn't help much other than with self esteem, but I didn't carry large anyway.

This time - I have a neoprene exercise belt so will probably use that for a few days then the belly belts afterwards.

I know a lady that wrapped both times (family thing - the mother does it to the daughter etc) and it seemed to work for her, but who knows if that's just good genes or not ]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:09:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=706391&title=postnatal-belt#706391 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=706170&title=postnatal-belt#706170 Author: Roses are Red
Subject: 26809
Posted: 20 June 2009 at 12:28pm

If you want something to support then you could look for one of those neoprene tummy band things that you find in the exercise area of a sports shop.]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:28:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=706170&title=postnatal-belt#706170 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=706066&title=postnatal-belt#706066 Author: Babe
Subject: 26809
Posted: 20 June 2009 at 9:28am

I don't know how far along you are but I'd be more inclined to try maternity pilates or yoga to strengthen your muscles. You shouldn't need a belt if you strengthen your core.]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:28:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=706066&title=postnatal-belt#706066 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697913&title=postnatal-belt#697913 Author: MrsH
Subject: 26809
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 8:43pm

My mum's suggested getting the tummy support knickers and friends of mine have suggested actual wrapping (as in bandaging) but I'll just wait and see how things look afterward before going all out.]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 20:43:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697913&title=postnatal-belt#697913 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697744&title=postnatal-belt#697744 Author: cealz
Subject: 26809
Posted: 30 May 2009 at 3:18pm

At the hospital I got given a tube bandage to wear around my tummy. It helped heaps but wasnt too tight.
Maybe you could try something like that instead?]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 15:18:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697744&title=postnatal-belt#697744 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697246&title=postnatal-belt#697246 Author: angel4
Subject: 26809
Posted: 29 May 2009 at 12:50pm

i know that if you midwife thinks you need one they refer you to a physio and they give you one. My friend who had twins had to wear one for a while. She found it really uncomfortable - i wouldnt wear one out of choice. ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 12:50:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697246&title=postnatal-belt#697246 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697119&title=postnatal-belt#697119 Author: JessDub
Subject: 26809
Posted: 29 May 2009 at 7:52am

Didn't want to just view and not post.

Personally, I didn't need (or want) a post natal belt after giving birth. It's not very common to wear one.

Maybe your midwife could source you one, or a pharmacist or physio?]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 07:52:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697119&title=postnatal-belt#697119 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697082&title=postnatal-belt#697082 Author: umka
Subject: 26809
Posted: 28 May 2009 at 11:49pm

Hey ladies, is anyone going to use a post-natal belt after delivery ? I am looking for one now to use for a first couple of weeks just for flattening and supporting my belly and helping the mussels to contract. Something like this one
Any idea where to find it in NZ?]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 23:49:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26809&PID=697082&title=postnatal-belt#697082