On day one before you get out of bed, put on the soft and cozy Bikini belt. Wear the belt through the first month. Put belt on while lying down for maximum comfort. Our belts are meant to be worn against your skin, but are shown over clothing for demonstration purposes only. Remember to always allow your skin to breathe while baby sleeps and you are in bed, by opening the belt. If you have a back ache, put on the extra strap across the back, from hip to hip, for extra support.

The Hem- It- In is great for the 2nd month when you need easy yet discreet support. Driving and carrying baby can stress the abdominals, so instead of hurting yourself, protect and support yourself until you strengthen your core.

History has shown that with the proper attention at the beginning of the healing process for a scar can help create a smaller and less painful scar. The tissue fibers need to be massaged for increased circulation and organized for minimal scarring.

Your body will heal on its own, but a little help can make a big difference. We show you month by month how to approach your abdominal scar, and with just a little attention daily, you can help your body heal with great results. Avoid bladder, reproductive, and back pain issues with scar therapy. These techniques can be applied anywhere there is a scar on the body.

The belt is designed to prevent unnecessary tearing and strain on your incision, so that the final scar will be smaller. That is why we suggest you put it on before you get out of bed the first time. The belts were designed to speed your recovery. Support and protect the deep incision with the belt. Rolling onto your side to feed baby, moving around in bed and getting out of bed are so much easier when you wear the belt.

• Feel free to open the belt as you lie in bed to let your incision breathe and be open to the air.
• Wear your Bikini belt as long as you wish but definitely for the first month.
• Wear the Hem It In belt for the 2nd month when you need continued support, but need something a little smaller and more discreet under your clothes.

Compressing the abdominal tissue reduces pain, and can lead to a smaller scar with fewer problems. Remember to consult your doctor if you have any redness, heat, or pain from an area that looks infected. If skin very itchy, use the dry skin brush on the abdomen to "scratch" the skin. It stimulates the lymphatic flow, reduces swelling and increases circulation. Follow directions in our book , but always dry skin brush toward heart, or if below belly button, gently down toward pubic bone.

Chances are your scar will be wider, and there are more opportunities for your scar to break open, especially if you have a toddler and a newborn, and need to pick up the bigger one. Twisting, lifting, and sudden moves all have an impact on an unsupported, uncompressed abdomen that went through major surgery.

Massage therapy, when done in a consistent manner, can have a big impact not only on the size of the scar, but the quality of the softness of the tissue. Our massage techniques don't use any oil, so you can do them anytime.

Wear the Bikini Belt to reduce pain, increase comfort moving around and protect your incision from tearing, so the scar is smaller.

• Compress the abdomen reduces pain and discomfort so you can move around more easily!
• Your core stomach muscles had the fascia surrounding them cut and the muscles were stretched open during the operation to delver the baby. Getting up and down out of bed is difficult and painful after birth.
• Our soft cotton does not cut into your skin or side, but still offers the support that you need after the surgery. It is easy to wash and is adjustable by 8 inches, therefore, its easy to lose weight and still have support with our belt.
• Put belt on while lying down for maximum support. Put belt on before you first get out of bed to protect yourself from tearing.
• Wear it as long as you like, but definitely the first 3 weeks post C Section. Open the belt while lying down so your skin can breathe easily.
• The belt was designed to give support after C Section birth, or a vaginal birth. It can also be worn when you are pregnant.
• If you wear the Bikini belt in late pregnancy, the material may stretch.

The binder is designed to traction the tissue, prevent unnecessary tearing and strain on your incision, so that the final scar will be smaller. That is why we suggest you put it on before you get out of bed the first time. The binders were designed to speed your recovery. Support and protect the deep incision with the belt. Rolling onto your side to feed baby, moving around in bed and getting out of bed are so much easier when you wear the belt.

• Feel free to open the binder as you lie in bed to let your incision breathe and be open to the air.
• Wear your binder and strap as long as you wish but definitely for the first month.
• Wear the Hem It In belt for the 2nd month when you need continued support, but need something a little smaller and more discreet under your clothes.

Compressing the abdominal tissue reduces pain, and can lead to a smaller scar with fewer problems. Remember to consult your doctor if you have any redness, heat, or pain from an area that looks infected. If skin very itchy, use the dry skin brush on the abdomen to "scratch" the skin. It stimulates the lymphatic flow, reduces swelling and increases circulation. Follow directions in our book , but always dry skin brush toward heart, or if below belly button, gently down toward pubic bone.

Chances are your scar will be wider, and there are more opportunities for your scar to break open, especially if you have a toddler and a newborn, and need to pick up the bigger one. Twisting, lifting, and sudden moves all have an impact on an unsupported, uncompressed abdomen that went through major surgery.

Massage therapy, when done in a consistent manner, can have a big impact not only on the size of the scar, but the quality of the softness of the tissue. Our massage techniques don't use any oil, so you can do them anytime.

Some reasons may include, stress on bladder, uterus, and connective tissue, which are some of the organs and tissues that make up your lower pelvic floor, and were affected by the surgery.

They lifted your bladder and cut into your uterus and moved tissue around to remove baby, placenta, and sew you up. Your cervix is attached to the uterus and the vaginal floor area was stretched and compressed through the surgery.

Please talk to your Doctor or Dermatologist about when the irritation started, and the symptoms.

Skin is sensitive , and its now irritated after the c section, do what you need to calm it down. Soothing balms can be applied to your skin, but avoid the incision area until it is well healed.Avoid lotions with perfumes as this can also be irritating to the skin.

Please wash the belt while it is fastened in cold water with baby detergent, before putting it on.

Keep your skin open to the air, open the belt while you are reclined. If it works better for you, wear the belt over a clean cotton shirt, so its not directly on skin, just in case your skin has become super sensitive after the surgery.

Some factors that cause irritation:

• Often the tape from the pad irritates the skin surface, and different chemicals that were used in Hospital can also be irritating, as well as laundry soap.
• Your skin has stretched during pregnancy, and hormonal changes after birth, plus exposure to different surfaces in Hospital.
• Staph or other infections must be attended to, and you must be sure to talk to your Doctor if something is wrong, red, hot, smelly or if you have a high fever, coming from incision or skin is not ok.

Some causes of rashes may be:

• Hormonal changes
• Exposure to Staph B
• Irritation from the surgical tape, drugs, chemicals, laundry soap, plastic or other surfaces at Hospital
• PUPPP is characterized by intense itching, with lesions on the abdomen, thighs, arms, buttocks. They typically go away 1-4 weeks after delivery. Your physician can help finding a medication that won't interfere with breast feeding and still provide relief.
• Rhus Tox, a Homeopathic, has also been recommended- BUT Consult with your Doctor, and Doctor of Homeopathy for medical discussion and safety.
• Use Miracle mist spray to alkalize skin (www.healthylifeandtimes.com), aloe, or taking (orally) Vit E after surgery can help skin.
• Consult with your Doctor about topicals or other over the counter things you can take to support your immune system.
• Make sure you avoid the incision, and just do the surrounding area. The incision should be free of creams and oils for a period of time post surgery- speak with your Doctor as to when you can begin herbal oil or other to your incision area.

Here are the symptoms of a blood clot:

• Swelling
• Gradual onset of pain
• Redness
• Warm to touch
• Worsening leg pain when bending the foot
• Leg cramps, especially at night
• Bluish or whitish discoloration of skin

If you any of these symptoms please call your Doctor.