siti gina
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hi. just some advice. if you plan to breastfeed, ensure that your stretchable binder/corset/girdle is not the type with stiff-frame or what is known as the "fishbone corset". I have many clients who bought these types of binder/corset without realizing the frame would cause discomfort when bending during breastfeeding. Also, its very important that the binder/corset does not constrict/pressure at the base of the breast ie the supply point.
Many clients also make the mistake of buying the wrong size. Too wide for the abdomen area. A good estimate the width stretches about 4 fingers above your pubic area (the mound of soft fatty tissue where the majority of your pubic hair grows.) to about 4-fingers above the belly-button.
For c-sect delivery, be more careful, and to avoid stiff-binder and the ones with hooks in the front cos the wound need some time to heal, without the added constriction.
Since you be wearing the binder/corset for long period, ensure that the material is comfortable, breathable, lasting and easy to put on. Many stretchable-binders on sale at retail-pharmacies using materials that are rather stiff and hard.
*For my clients who opt for the Malay traditional postnatal massage, I use traditional wrap (non-stretchable, breathable) on the inside and another stretchable binder on the outside, after the tummy massage, with proven result
Many clients also make the mistake of buying the wrong size. Too wide for the abdomen area. A good estimate the width stretches about 4 fingers above your pubic area (the mound of soft fatty tissue where the majority of your pubic hair grows.) to about 4-fingers above the belly-button.
For c-sect delivery, be more careful, and to avoid stiff-binder and the ones with hooks in the front cos the wound need some time to heal, without the added constriction.
Since you be wearing the binder/corset for long period, ensure that the material is comfortable, breathable, lasting and easy to put on. Many stretchable-binders on sale at retail-pharmacies using materials that are rather stiff and hard.
*For my clients who opt for the Malay traditional postnatal massage, I use traditional wrap (non-stretchable, breathable) on the inside and another stretchable binder on the outside, after the tummy massage, with proven result