Is it okay to wear an abdominal belt immediately after childbirth or should you wait for a while?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Mothers who give birth naturally can use abdominal binders only after the postpartum period. Cesarean section patients should use cesarean section abdominal binders immediately after the operation to secure the wound. Postpartum, the abdominal cavity's internal organs are affected by invasive surgery, and it is necessary to use cesarean section abdominal binders immediately after the operation to secure the wound, promote wound healing, and prevent internal organ prolapse.