Sizing Your Shrinkx Belly Postpartum Belly Wrap
Before delivery, measure the circumference of your belly. (Repeat after me: it’s just a number … it’s just a number.) Subtract 3 to 5 inches from this measurement to determine Shrinkx Belly sizing.
After delivery, use your current belly measurements to determine the right size for you.
S/M: fits belly measuring 25 – 43” L/XL: fits belly measuring 44 – 52”
When in doubt, or between sizes, order the L/XL as Shrinkx Belly is fully adjustable and can size down easily for a custom fit.
When And How To Use Shrinkx Belly Postpartum Wrap
Start wearing Shrinkx Belly as much as possible (day and night) once you are comfortable after delivery. Continue wearing Shrinkx Belly until you’re back to your pre-baby figure or you don’t need additional abdominal support anymore.
5, 6, 7, 8 or more months postpartum? No problem, you can still use Shrinkx Belly.
How Do Postpartum Belly Wraps Work?
After delivery, your stomach is bloated with water and excess air which were used to nurture your baby in the womb. Postpartum belly wraps help compress your abdomen and support the uterus after childbirth. They also improve circulation, which aids in reducing swelling.
Belly wraps may also assist in recovery from Diastasis Recti, a phenomenon in which the abdominal muscles separate and the connective tissue between them is thinned and stretched. This condition affects 80-99% of pregnant women.
For C-section delivery, belly wraps offer an additional benefit of supporting abdominal muscles weakened from surgery. Abdominal wraps help women recovering from a vaginal delivery or a C-section with their posture, abdominal support, and self-confidence.
A study published in the International Journal of Medical, Health, Biomedical, Bioengineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering found that postpartum abdominal binders worn for 6 weeks starting on the second day following delivery provided support to stretched ligaments and muscles, supported the spine, and improved posture.
The study also found that abdominal binders decreased waist circumference and increased abdominal muscle strength by holding muscles at the right tension and preventing them from becoming flaccid and expanding. Shrinkx Belly uses triple-point pressure to compress and help move excess fluid out of the tissues, resulting in less swelling and bloating.
As an added bonus, the built-in boning also provides extra support and helps you maintain proper posture for breastfeeding.