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Pregnancy is a period of considerable changes in a woman’s body. During this time, abdominal muscles are stretched to their limit. Ligaments and muscles that were stretched and strained during pregnancy require time to heal. Decreased core strength is typical in the weeks following birth.
It takes approximately six weeks for the uterus to shrink back to its normal size. Likewise, organs do not return to their pre-pregnancy positions immediately. Specific compression wear, however, can safely help speed up this process.
Did you know that Australia, with 34%, has one of the highest rates of caesarean births in the developed world? We have over 300,000 births a year in Australia. At present, more than 100,000 of those are being delivered operatively.
Although the majority of Australian women have vaginal births, there appears to be a trend moving away from natural births. A study found women who had a cesarean section were more likely to report extreme tiredness between 6 to 12 months postpartum and were more likely to report back pain at six months.
Physical health problems commonly persist or recur throughout the first 18 months postpartum, with potential long-term consequences for women’s health.
The periods of pregnancy and recovery following delivery are one of the most challenging for women. It is critical for a mother to look after herself so that she can care for her baby.
Certain compression wear is known to fast track recovery while addressing many conditions. SRC Health’s medical grade compression wear is one great example of a trusted brand providing recovery garments that are ‘fit for purpose’ and the premiere choice of leading healthcare professionals and consumers.
The SRC Recovery range delivers a multi-functional garment that not only treats most common conditions post-delivery during the initial 10-12 week recovery period but also can be used for exercise and aesthetic reasons underneath everyday clothing.
Here are 10 Ways Compression Garments Help C-Section Recovery
1- Reduces pain
Compression over the incision helps reduce pain while walking, coughing, sneezing etc. Compression garments can help support abdominal muscles, since applying pressure to muscle post-surgery will help combat the pain that comes from muscle contractions and swelling.
2-Enable Comfort in Feeding
Many mothers with newborn babies find it hard to feed their baby due to back pain. They also find it difficult to sit in an erect position after pregnancy for any prolonged length of time. SRC Recovery compression wear provides the necessary support to the abdomen and back, making it easier to sit upright and feed the baby.
3- Heal Faster
Wearing a compression garment will help the incision heal faster because compression will increase blood flow to the area and help reduce the swelling around the incision.
4- Stability to Pelvic Floor
SRC Recovery compression wear provides support and stability not only to the lower abdominal area but also the perineum. SRC Recovery can assist with a speedy recovery from C-section by supporting the area around the incision, especially during the first eight- ten weeks post pregnancy.,
5- Assists in the recovery of Diastasis Recti
Diastasis Recti, also known as abdominal separation, is defined as having a gap of roughly 2.7 cm between the rectus abdominis muscles. It is common in women who are over 35, deliver a high birth weight baby or have multiple pregnancies. It is usually most noticeable right after delivery. There may be a bulge in the middle of the stomach. It might be noticeable only when the abdominal muscles are tense, such as during coughing.
Compression wear can be beneficial to women who have experienced the separation of their abdominal muscles by physically bringing the abdominal muscles back together. Combined with specific exercise, this may assist in closing the gap between the abdominal muscles.
A recent case study demonstrated how a patient with deep 5cm abdominal muscle separation closed to 1cm after three weeks and was free of back and abdominal pain by merely performing specific physiotherapy exercises in conjunction with wearing SRC Recovery Shorts.
6-Reduces back pain.
Even though the abdominal muscles are not yet able to thoroughly do their job on their own, compression wear provides extra support to the torso, reducing back pain considerably. It will also help improve your posture.
7-Promotes Good Blood Circulation
Scar tissue from the C-Section requires oxygen for it to repair itself. Compression garments can help improve blood flow, thereby enhancing the delivery of oxygen to damaged tissue. Improving blood flow is known to increase the healing of wounds and assists in reducing the risk of infection.
A recent study showed, wearing SRC Recovery Shorts produces muscle activity, higher muscle tone, elasticity and stiffness and provides constant pressure to the perineal area during activity and rest.
8- Increases Nutrients
Compression wear can assist stimulate the flow of lymph fluid, which carries vital nutrients, to the damaged tissues surrounding the incision. Lymph fluid is also essential for removing waste from cells and body tissues, an important function during the tissue regeneration process.
9-Body Shaping
Gentle medical grade compression 4-15mmHg used by SRC compression can assist with the body’s natural ability to bounce back into shape without deactivating muscles. Simply put, wearing compression wear can help maternity clothes look and fit better.
10-Assists with the Tightening of Loose Skin
Wearing a compression garment promotes healthy support and retention of the tissues. During the early recovery, compression wear will assist tissues with reducing swelling and passively support the skin until the swelling goes away. Or if you still pregnant you might find something useful from our maternity clothes online directory.
For more information on support during pregnancy and how to recover faster post-delivery visit https://www.srchealth.com/src-recovery
