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Now that you’ve just spent the last nine months pregnant, you’re probably wondering what will happen to your body within the first twenty-four hours after delivering. How will your post baby body look?

Congratulations on the arrival of your new bundle of joy! No doubt you are eager to share your happiness with your family, friends, and social media followers, but are also hesitant for them to see photos of you so early into your recovery process. It is challenging to accept the postpartum stage – psychologically, emotionally, and physically. Well, what if I told you that you can have it both ways? Not only can you savor the joys of motherhood, you can get your body back. Although there are a variety of methods and products on the market that you can use to achieve this, I want to draw your attention to the postpartum girdle. It is cheap, easy to use, and it works. What is a Postpartum Girdle? Postpartum girdles are worn around the abdominal region to help the abdomen, hips, and bum regain their former shape. Not to be confused with waist trainers, girdles fall into the “shapewear” category. Tight yet breathable, they are made of medical-grade fabric, nylon, and spandex They have recently gained popularity after celebrities, like Jessica Alba, announced that she wore one following her delivery and that she achieved incredible results. Beyond celebrities, women worldwide are writing raving reviews about the benefits of Bellefit’s postpartum girdles: A Better and Immediate Alternative to Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is expensive, often requiring a 5-figure budget for the (non-insured) procedure. In New York City, $9000-$12000 is the minimum budget required. A cheaper and comparable alternative is a $72 postpartum girdle from Bellefit. That same $10000 that had to be saved and set aside for plastic surgery can now be put into a college savings account for your new little bundle. The last thing you should do following childbirth is subject your body to an arduous surgery and a prolonged recovery process. It typically takes between 2-4 weeks to recover from plastic surgery, and it can take months before you start feeling like your usual self. Plastic surgery also comes with a number of side effects, including pain, numbness, and bruising that can last several weeks. Like any surgery, it also carries risks and complications. Your likelihood of experiencing complications increases if you have a history of poor circulation, liver disease, lung cancer, diabetes, or if you smoke. Complications can range from scarring, slow healing, altered pigmentation, infection, and bleeding to fluid build-up. One of the best parts of the postpartum girdle is that you can start wearing it the day you are discharged from the hospital. By contrast, doctors are skeptical about recommending a tummy tuck after a C-section, and even ideal candidates have to wait 6 months to undertake the invasive procedure. Why wait when you can benefit from your postpartum girdle? Our custom C-section girdle removes pressure from your incision, speeding up the healing process. According to the latest evidence, the postpartum girdle helps women experience less bleeding, pain, and to get back up on their feet quicker after a C-section. Speed Up Your Body's Healing Process If you experience diastasis recti, the girdle’s design helps to realign your over-extended abdominal muscles. Generally speaking, it allows women to quickly regain their natural body shape, relieves postpartum cramps, reduces pain, conditions you to become more agile, and steadies your pelvic floor. Some nursing mothers have also described how the girdle helped them to lose weight. However, there is no medical evidence to support this claim. In any case, one of your goals as a nursing mother should be to recover your core strength quickly and connect with your bundle of joy, and a postpartum girdle helps you to achieve this. Postpartum Girdles Support Well-Being A mother's mental stability and recovery after childbirth is just as important as her physical recovery. Although a newborn often brings unbridled joy, one of the most significant challenges today’s mothers face is accepting the incredible changes that happen to their bodies. Unfortunately, we live in a world where slim is the barometer for what is socially acceptable and sexy. Add social media to the mix, and a new mother’s self-esteem can take a considerable bashing. When you are regularly exposed to images of slim, sexy women, you are more likely to compare yourself to them and worry. A postpartum girdle gives new moms hope, confidence, and an effective tool they can use to get their body back to its former state. When you wear Bellefit underneath your clothes, you look slim and it provides you with an hourglass shape. That feeling of confidence and having a plan can give you a sense of achievement and a continued source of inspiration. It also helps you to accept the current state of your body and chart a course for recovery. After all, the postpartum period is a time to bond with your baby, regain your core strength, adapt to motherhood, and get back to your pre-pregnancy activities. Constantly staring at your abdomen in the mirror is not part of the list. Instead of worrying, focus on your goals and have something to look forward to by wearing Bellefit. How to Wear a Postpartum Girdle A postpartum girdle should be worn immediately after childbirth, as soon as your doctor allows. How NOT to Wear Your Postpartum Girdle Do not wear it while pregnant Avoid direct contact with the skin by wearing your girdle over an undershirt Do not wear it in the shower To avoid distress, ensure the girdle is loose enough and adjust it regularly to support healing and comfort Suitability for a Postpartum Girdle Women who have amnionitis, infections, or wounds from a C-section cannot wear postpartum girdles (or postpartum wraps). A postpartum wrap should be worn immediately; if your doctor permits you to proceed. Waist Trainers Should Not Be Confused With Postpartum Wrap What makes a postpartum wrap so effective is that it offers gentle compression and support to aid the healing and recovery process. The waist trainers you see some celebrities wearing on social media are made from dense materials, such as metal and latex, creating heavy compression. They are worn to reduce the size of your waist and are not medically advisable. We know that the postpartum period is never easy. That’s why we have created Bellefit’s postpartum girdle to help you through this process. With exercise and a balanced diet, your body should return to its normal shape in no time. Take it slow, and enjoy this blissful moment with your child.

Now that I’m officially a “twin mom”, I decided to start something I like to call Twin Mom Tuesdays were I share my favorite twin mom items!. A lot of new moms/soon-to-be-twin-moms have been asking me to review different products, so I’m excited to start! Today I started wearing something I SO wish I had bought with my first pregnancy, but didn’t— the Bellefit Dual Closure Girdle! mrskyleeaustin This thing is amazing for twin moms because we all KNOW that abs are totally none existent once those babies arrive! I also had a c-section so the girdle gives me the extra support I need right now! I can’t wait to share more about my journey with Bellefit and my transformation! #transformationtuesday The belly is SLOWLY deflating! Haha The bottom right pic is me now at three weeks postpartum with twins! Can you believe my belly was that huge only three weeks ago? With the help of my @bellefit girdle I feel my abs and posture getting stronger and uterus going back into place. Sure, I’ll be left with some crazy sagging skin, but time will tell what my final result will be! Stay tuned! (Can’t wait to add some working out back into the equation!) To learn more about Diastasis Recti, Click Here! She Used:

You have had a confirmed positive pregnancy test from your doctor and it’s time for your first sonogram. You were lucky enough to conceive without fertility treatment, and you’re excited to meet your first child through imaging. It’s obvious this pregnancy is progressing very quickly, but with no basis of comparison, you tell yourself everyone’s body is different. But this — this was something you never expected. There on the screen, you meet not one, not two, but THREE of the tiny beings growing rapidly in your belly. Kimberly Pregnant with Triplets You go through the emotions in a matter of seconds – shock, happiness, excitement and apprehension, all rolled into one half-hour visit with your obstetrician. Three babies!? Will you have the room, the money, the sanity to handle three infants? All crying, feeding, sleeping – NEEDING — at the same time? How will this change your delivery plan? How will this change your body!?? Extremely rare, only a handful of the 4 million babies born in the United States each year are Spontaneous Triplets, or triplets conceived without the use of fertility drugs. When Kimberly K. learned she was pregnant with Spontaneous Triplets in December 2015, she thought her body would be ruined. Weakening & Separation of the Abdominal Muscles? Diastasis Recti after childbirth Kimberly was skeptical of spending money on an abdominal binder for after pregnancy without knowing for certain that the benefits would be worth the cost. It must be false advertising, she thought.Diastasis recti is common not only after a solo pregnancy, but with three scrambling for room, the condition is significantly more difficult to manage after delivery. The separation of the abdominal muscle, which can be identified while pregnant or after birth, causes back pain and a weak abdominal wall. “But, honestly, I’m so glad I invested in this girdle,” Kimberly said. “I wear it every day, all day, from the time I wake up until nighttime. I know you can sleep in it, but it’s easier for me to wear it 12 hours a day.” Better Healing with an Abdominal Binder After Pregnancy Kimberly began wearing her abdominal binder after pregnancy as soon as she delivered and has been wearing it ever since.“Wearing it all day will increase the benefits and help heal better, as there is compression on the stomach all day, allowing everything to get back into place,” Kimberly said. Walking is the only exercise she has done and the photos of her progress speak for themselves. Closing the Diastasis Gap During 2nd Pregnancy “I was looking for a product that would help close the gap,” Faith said. “I came across Bellefit! I read the reviews, I loved it, I ordered it and it came right away.” https://youtu.be/9h8HWc2ILiY Faith found out she was pregnant with her second child 22 months after she delivered her first. She tried abdominal exercises for breathing and head tilts, but nothing seemed to close the gap caused by diastasis recti. She was worried her condition would only get worse. Faith began wearing her abdominal binder right out of the hospital and discovered its amazing benefits immediately. In fact, she was back in her pre-pregnancy clothes just two weeks after delivering her son. “It is the most comfortable garment that I’ve worn,” she said. “I can wear it all the time – I do – I wear it 24 hours a day, unless I’m washing it. It is a product that I firmly believe in. My family and friends can’t get over how amazing my stomach is, considering how bad it was after my first pregnancy.” Kimberly and Faith both quickly discovered the benefits of using an abdominal binder after pregnancy. The compression from the girdle tightened their cores, helping everything get back into place. Each also experienced tremendous back support, which helped with comfortably getting out of bed, holding their babies and even breastfeeding. Bellefit Abdominal Binders

Bellefit mom of twins, Johanna gained 44 Lbs during her pregnancy and recalls having a big post belly pooch. To her surprise after wearing her Bellefit girdle for just a couple of weeks, she lost most of her postpartum belly fat! Here's what Johanna had to say about her positive experience with Bellefit: "My name is Johanna and first I purchased one Bellefit Corset in a size Small. Eight days after delivery I could not get it on since my tummy was too big after having twins. So I also ordered a size Medium that I started wearing right away. Bellefit Girdles and Corsets help moms get rid of belly pooch after childbirth I’m SUPER HAPPY with the result. Doctors recommend wearing a Bellefit Girdle to help rid belly pooch after birth. I was so depressed when my doctor told me I would end up with a pouch of skin hanging on my tummy after giving birth to my twin boys. Due to my tummy being very big. But then I came across the Bellefit corset and I’m SO grateful I found it. Johanna's results wearing the Bellefit Girdle I had a HUGE belly when I gave birth to my twin at 38 weeks. After wearing my girdle in just a couple of weeks most of my belly was gone During my pregnancy I gained about 44 pounds (almost all on my belly). THANK YOU BELLEFIT!!!! :-)" ~ Johanna L. Congratulations on losing your belly pooch Johanna! Bellefit Corset Features This Article was brought to you in collaboration with Bellefit, the makers of the best postpartum girdles Founded in 2008 Bellefit® is the most mom-trusted and awarded brand of postpartum girdles & corsets for recovery after c-section or natural childbirth. Bellefit® girdles come in five designs made using proprietary compression fabrics. Their unique design features triple-layered reinforced front and back support panels. As a woman-owned company, Bellefit® is no stranger to the challenges new moms face during and after pregnancy. The company helps women feel supported and confident in their changing bodies. Bellefit Girdles