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How Shapewear Can Speed up Post Partum Recovery
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Anyone that has given birth has some realization of the challenge
that sometimes occurs when trying to regain your pre-pregnancy shape.
One of the ways you can help speed up the post partum recovery process
is to wear shapewear. It doesn’t matter if you give birth
naturally, with the assistance of an epidural or have a cesarean section
surgery, shapewear can make a difference in your recovery time.
What Is Shapewear?
Shapewear is not one specific thing, but a broad term used to
describe items that are worn under clothing. There are varying brands of
shapewear made from different types of material. Some shapewear items
are made from a combination of lycra, spandex, latex, cotton and other
materials. These items are typically tight fitting.
You can find shapewear in various styles as well, to fit many parts
of the body. For instance, you can find shapewear that only wraps around
the abdomen area, or you can find one that fits the entire torso area
as well as the thigh area.
How Shapewear Speeds up Recovery?
After you have a baby, your body goes through many postpartum
adjustments. This is because of the huge adjustment your body had to
make to accommodate a growing baby. Your muscles expanded and sometimes
even separated, your uterus grew, your skin stretched and your hormones
fluctuated, among many other changes. During the recovery process it can
take a long time for your body to heal and shrink down to its
pre-pregnancy state. For some women this never happens at all.
With shapewear, you speed your recovery process by compressing the
body. When shapewear is worn consistently and for the majority of the
day, it holds your body in and together. This compression essentially
trains your body to get back to its form. The theory is that shapewear
actually helps shrink your body, too. This is because of the materials
it is made of, which cause the body to sweat.
Who Should Use Shapewear?
No one should use shapewear for speedy recovery until after
discussing it with a obstetricians & gynaecologist. Once you have the okay, shapewear is
great for anyone who wants the extra support and a quicker recovery
period. Shapewear is particularly useful for those that suffered from
muscle separation during pregnancy or childbirth. Shapewear can assist
in compressing those muscles back together. Shapewear is also helpful in
relieving the stress of muscles that are working hard to heal and for
encouraging the uterus to shrink back to its form more efficiently.
Shapewear is also great for improving posture and supporting your
back. This is helpful when you start to carry around a newborn, an
infant carrier and a diaper bag. The shapewear will encourage you to
take care of your healing body and prevent back aches. For those that
had swelling issues during pregnancy, shapewear can speed up the healing
process as well.
There are many brands of shapewear and you will need to decide
whether you are more comfortable in the full body or partial body type.
If problems develop, discuss with your obstetricians & gynaecologist.
Article from http://www.3fatchicks.com
