Postpartum Belly Wraps: What You Need To Know Before Wearing One 

Wearing a postpartum belly wrap (aka. belly band, girdle, support belt etc.) can be a great way to provide you with more stability after delivery. It is also highly helpful in the initial stages of getting back into physical activity and core training. In this video we discuss some of the benefits, what a belly wrap won't accomplish, and tips on wearing one safely.
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0:00 - Video start
0:16 - What a belly band will and won't do
0:50 - How a belly band provides support
1:35 - How to fix diastasis recti
2:25 - When to wear a belly band
3:24 - Wearing a belly band safely and what happens when it's too tight
4:02 - Contraindications to wearing a band
4:16 - How many hours to wear a belly band in a day
4:53 - How long to wear a belly band for long-term
5:15 - Indications of wearing a belly band for too long
5:54 - How to put on a belly band (demonstration)