Women’s bodies might also through some form of abdominal muscle separation during pregnancy. During postnatal recovery, these muscles also fall in place in most cases. If not, they might require outside assistance in the form of special compression garments and targeted yet light exercises. The gentle and continuous compression provided by c-section recovery shorts helps women feel less pain and be comfortable when recovering from childbirth.
The process of belly binding after childbirth is not an alien concept. Many cultures have reportedly been implementing some form of belly wrapping or belly binding to help women recover after childbirth. Traditionally it included long pieces of clothes wrapped around women’s abdomen.
With advanced technology both in medicine and apparel, some companies have manufactured compression clothes with expert advice from doctors, OBGYNs, physiotherapists, etc. to device a compression garment that works on the principles of belly binding.
