A medical perspective of using abdominal binders after delivery

ABDOMINAL BINDING is an ancient Ayurvedic postpartum ritual with helps new moms in regaining their pre pregnancy body and flatten their tummy after delivery. Growing foetus and increasing baby weight put pressure on abdominal muscle which stretches as much as 50%. Birth trauma, sleep deprivation and imbalanced digestion during and after the child birth seriously damage the ‘Vata’ humor thereby weakening the firmness of your belly muscles. Having a physical support around your lower ‘chakras’ helps you to regain energy sooner.

According to Ayurveda tummy wrap improves digestion and elimination, aid body in rebuilding connective tissues, support organs, decreases bloating feels, nourishing and provide comfortable support along with regaining shape. These wraps which act like a compression garment supports the area allowing free blood circulation to happen. This speeds up the process of eliminating extra fluid and shrinking back with constant pressure on abdomen thus reducing the recovery time.

Type of material used for a binder is important to ensure a rash does not develop. A combination of thin cotton and elastic with a Velcro is ideal for the new mother so that they can be comfortably worn under clothes. Binder should be tied as tightly as possible but not too tight to cut off circulation. Minimum 12 hours wearing is advised that too as early as in first week after giving birth.  This can be continued up to 6 months or longer until results are seen. In- Shape elastic abdominal binder is highly recommended in this. In- Shape, manufactured in strict conformation to British Pharmacopeia standards of elasticity, porosity and weight per unit area is scientifically proven and synonymous to abdominal binders in Indian market.