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Just My Opinion

Abdomend has created an amazing C-section recovery kit that every woman having this surgery should not be without. We've given it a HIGH five-star rating.

After your surgery, you put on a compression belt which covers your incision area and pulls everything in tight. This reduces the pain from the incision as well as adding extra support to your healing abdominal muscles. This is especially helpful when you try to get out of bed those first times which can be extremely painful. The bikini belt should be used for the first month post-C-section.

I didn't use the belt in the hospital, but started using it after I had returned home. I wish I had started using it right from the beginning. The added support truly does reduce the pain and gives you strength which you wouldn't have due to the surgery.

A physical therapist of ours recommended using it during all waking hours but then taking it off at night to allow your core muscles some time to develop again. Following these instructions, I've found incredible help from the belt when doing everyday things, even just feeding or picking up my newborn.

I can't say enough about this belt. This is my second C-section and I didn't have anything like it last time. I had a very hard recovery and it took me quite some time before I had built up any strength. With the belt on this time, within just a couple of days, I was feeling great and had plenty of strength. It's hard not to find false faith in your recovery as the belt makes you feel THAT good when wearing it. The price ranges from .90 - 3.90 depending on your size. The customer service is phenomenal and is very supportive. The Deluxe kit, which I had, also comes with a Hem-It-In Belt to be used for core support in the 2nd and 3rd months following surgery. There are massage techniques and tools to help you work on smoothing out your new or existing scars.

Overall, this product is phenomenal and something I would recommend for any woman going in for a C-section or any type of abdominal surgery!

- Lysa Lessieur
"Just My Opinion"

 

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BabyDickey.com

babyD_emI had an unplanned c-section December 27, 2009, with the birth of my first. I am still recovering and ask anyone who has gone through this–it’s hard. Especially with a newborn! I was told not to take the stairs, not lift anything heavier than my baby, no physical activity, etc. Pain is better now (4 wk pp), but especially at the beginning it was very hard to get out of bed or off the couch. I routinely took pain meds that made me fall asleep sitting up.. mid-sentence even! And at the same time took care of baby Ryan. There had to be something out there to help, right?!

The belts help reduce pain and accelerate your recovery. I feel like it also helps take in my belly! They really are comfortable to wear. A couple days ago I asked on twitter if sharp pain in the belly was normal with certain movements. It is, but… the pain is basically gone if I’m wearing the Abdomend. I can laugh without worrying about the pain!   The skin brush reduces swelling and ingrown hairs. The guide shows you techniques on how to use the brush to move fluids to reduce swelling and ways to compress your belly to minimize scar appearance.

The belt can also be used for support during pregnancy (& to help lessen stretch marks), after a vaginal birth to support your uterus and tighten your belly, or after any abdominal surgery!

Having a c-section, especially an unplanned one, can be stressful and traumatizing. Having the Abdomend can help make recovery a bit easier on you. You can buy the belts individually or as a kit.

- Emily Dickey

 

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Celebrity-Babies.com

If you or a friend know you will be having a c-section, or have had one recently, you should check it out. This kit has made me so much more comfortable as I heal. It contains a well-designed supportive wrap that can be worn various ways. Unlike traditional wraps and elastic postpartum abdominal support bands that are one shape and size, this belt can be customized for your body's changing size and post c-section support needs. It comes with an extra support strap that velcros onto the wrap in the front or the back, to provide varying levels of pressure/support, offering immediate relief from c-section pain. I just wish I'd had this product from the get-go, in the hospital. It would have made getting up and walking, and sitting up to breastfeed so much easier. The kit also comes with a soft brush for body brushing and a booklet detailing how you can use the brush and simple massage techniques to speed your recovery and healing; The booklet also contains information on how you can dramatically minimize the appearance of your scar. It takes only minutes a day to do the massage but makes a tremendous difference in the final appearance and feeling of your c-section scar. Why didn't anyone tell me about this sooner?

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Gabby Reece, Pro Volleyball athlete who had 2 cesarean births.
The belt fit comfortably and helped me feel secure by keeping everything held snugly to my body. By things being held close to the body you get a lot of relief from discomfort and pain. The belt also offered extra support at a time when the stomach muscles are just not able to work. It's amazing how a little thing like getting from horizontal to vertical out of bed is a feat in those first few days.

I wore the C Section recovery belt for about 16 days and then only during the evening while sleeping. I wore the Hem-It-In belt for a month. The belts can offer extra support when you are tired, recovering and now carrying around your baby (normally more on one side than another). I would always encourage women to do this in conjunction with getting their core muscle groups working again at full capacity. Now I am actively trying to train and get my muscles activated and functional.

Gabby Reece, Pro Volleyball athlete who had 2 cesarean births.

Check out her pre/post Pregnancy workout videos at Thehoneyline.com
Celebrity Baby Blog

Our product debuted in LA in April and was greeted with enthusiasm and relief from the countless c section women and pregnant moms. Here is our first review from Celebrity Baby Blog!

If you or a friend know you will be having a c-section, or have had one recently, you should check it out. This kit has made me so much more comfortable as I heal. It contains a well-designed supportive wrap that can be worn various ways. Unlike traditional wraps and elastic postpartum abdominal support bands that are one shape and size, this belt can be customized for your body's changing size and post c-section support needs. It comes with an extra support strap that velcros onto the wrap in the front or the back, to provide varying levels of pressure/support, offering immediate relief from c-section pain. I just wish I'd had this product from the get-go, in the hospital. It would have made getting up and walking, and sitting up to breastfeed so much easier. The kit also comes with a soft brush for body brushing and a booklet detailing how you can use the brush and simple massage techniques to speed your recovery and healing; The booklet also contains information on how you can dramatically minimize the appearance of your scar. It takes only minutes a day to do the massage but makes a tremendous difference in the final appearance and feeling of your c-section scar. Why didn't anyone tell me about this sooner?

Testimonials

Thank you for coming up with this product...
I cannot even begin to tell you how much the C-Section Recovery Belt has helped me recover from my c-section last month! I wore the belt during the last 2 months of my pregnancy as well and it helped so much in lessening back pain and soreness in my pelvic and tummy areas.

I wore it two days after my c-section and it made a HUGE difference in my recovery! The extra support that the belts provided was awesome. I was able to stand, walk, and get up from bed with a significantly less amount of pain and fear of ripping my stitches apart - which I really needed since I have a 3-year old to look after too. Plus, the material is soft, washable, and non-irritating so it was comfortable to wear it almost 24 hours a day. At 2 1/2 weeks post-partum, the belt was getting too big for me, despite washing it in hot water to shrink it down so I just moved on to the Hem-It-In Belt.

Thank you for coming up with this product... it really is the key to a better recovery from a c-section! Your belts do not disappoint and I will be recommending this to friends who will be giving birth!


Pia Rivera
Vancouver, BC
1/10/2010

THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL INVENTION!!!

THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL INVENTION!!!

I had a natural birth the 1st time June 11,2006 and an emergency c-section at September 30th,2009. The hospital or my doctor didn't give me a binder or anything to support my incision, they said that all I needed to do was to keep it clean and not to lift anything heavy. I was in so much pain for a week and I couldn't take it. Thats when i found the Abdomend, I was hesitant at first,but i decided it was worth trying. I am glad I did because it has been a life saver, I could spend more time with my daughter and have minimal pain.

The abdomend has made it easier for me to get up and sit down, and do all my usual activities around the house. The pain is still there but I could of definitely say that the Bikini belt gave me relief and made me enjoy my baby more, It's been a month that i have using the bikini belt and i still love it,so comfortable and lightweight,i wear it everyday. Even to sleep!

I wish i knew about it before i knew i was going to have a c-section. I recommend all of these products to anyone that is pregnant, having C-Section or vaginal birth.

Veronica F.
Spring Lake, NC
12/3/2009

I am writing in regards to the C-Sectin Recovery Kit...

Summer Clark Letter I am writing in regards to the C-Sectin Recovery Kit created by Maui Healing Kits that I was given as a gift. I have had two C-Sections. The one, 12 years ago, I did not have the C-Section Recovery Kit. My most recent C-Section was done June 20, 2008. I was blessed with a healthy baby girl. After the surgery, the the permission from my doctor, I used the Bikini Belt with extra support strap while I was healing. I had minimal discomfort during the post op healing while using the kit. I am very happy that I was able to use it because I definitely felt a difference between the two C-Sections (post op). My first childbirth recovery was painful. This time I experienced no pain only discomfort as expected.My doctor was very happy wit the way I healed. If I do decide to have another child & require a C-Section I would use it again & I also recommend it to anyone else who is in need of a C-Section.

Summer Clark
Hendersonville, NC
9/11/2008

I am extremely impressed...

Hen-It-In Belt I am extremely impressed with the C-Section Bikini Belt. I wore it for support in my final months and I have no stretch marks!
Marla Looper
Hendersonville, NC
10/20/2008

She has been wearing the belt everyday...

Melissa Steward Letter "she has been wearing the belt everyday and says it has really helped her"

Melissa Steward
Clevand, Tennessee
Complicated C-Section
10/10/2008

I had NO trouble with...

I had NO trouble with the nurses at the hospital at all!!  They even saw that I was wearing the belt and asked if it was comfortable and if I wanted another (different) one.  The resident who helped with my c-section even helped me put it on one of the times I wanted to wear it.

Thanks so much.  It has been a great help.

Shari

I did end up having a c-section...

I did end up having a c-section unfortunately so I had my mom contact Shirley right away to get the smaller belt. I cannot thank you enough!!!! The support is tremendous, I wear it almost all the time. I can't imagine what my recovery would have been like without it.  I have a friend in her 5th month whose baby is breeched right now and they are telling her she will most likely have to have a cesarian as well. I am going to recomend your product to her.

Many many  mahalos!

Ali

Just a quick note to tell you...

Hi Christina,
Just a quick note to tell you my surgery went very well, I have a vertical incision and I am wearing the Abdomend belt as I write on computer.   (I am not sitting here too long!)  I love your product, it is so soft and I am learning how to use it to support me best. If I learn anything after this experience I will pass it on.  I am using the skin brush and doing gentle scar work and lymph drainage work too!  I find that the belt makes it more comfy to do my walks for certain. The hospital gave me a small cushion pillow to press against abdomen and this helps too!  I passed your book around the office to the therapists that are certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage..and they found the illustrations very very good. You did an excellent job at detailing scar work during the progression of scar healing.  Thanks for your wonderful product.

Toni

I didn't have a baby but had to have a myomectomy...
Abdominal surgery patient:

I didn't have a baby but had to have a myomectomy for fibroid removal. I researched before the surgery but wasn't sure whether I needed this belt or not. So needless to say, I did not have this belt after my surgery!  I have never been in so much pain. I returned home after 3 days in the hospital and ordered this belt immediately! It has been a blessing. It wasn't until my 2 weeks post op that my Dr. suggested a binder. I was angry as this would have made the first week much easier to handle.

Thanks again for a great product.

Tiwaunna
 

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