Is the Frida belly band worth it post C-section?

Personally, I couldn't have tolerated anything the slightest bit tight or constricting around my scar for a couple of months.

Agree with Sarah. It was so tender I couldn’t imagine strapping something around it. I’m pretty sure Belly Bands are not recommend for C Sections regardless, so u wouldn’t waste your money

I agree, I bought one but the feeling of something pressing on the wound was really uncomfortable and just felt a bit wrong so haven’t used it. The silicone strips are good for reducing appearance of scars though, frida mom do them!

Omg I completely disagree. I feel like my Frida belly band actually sped up my recovery. I really recommend it now to all friends who are having a section. It was so good in supporting my back and allowing me to walk properly again. I only wish I used it from the beginning as I must have bought mine 2-3 weeks pp

Get silicone patches instead to help protect and heal scar

I used a silicone patch and then put my wrap around just so it wasn’t directly on my incision

@Savanna yes!!! i did the same thing i got paranoid about my scar but lived the belly band, it get like a nice hug,, i have a pretty tight belly while i was pregnant and i liked the compression on the band helped me feel put together in a good way like i felt empty after baby and having my belly hugged in felt so good

Yes! If you’re talking about the one with the cooling/heating pads Around day 4 or 5 is when my incision started burning and it helped sooo much I only used a few days, so it’s a bit pricey for the use you get, but I def would buy again 😂

So I’d didn’t use the Frida brand. I used what the hospital gave me and it helped tremendously. I felt like all of my organs were going to fall out without it. I wore it for the first month or so.

I didn’t bother after either and had no issues. No shelf, my scar healed fab after my first naturally. I was advised against belly bands by my surgeon both times as it can make your core lazier and actually affect your healing.

Use the one the hospital gives u post c section!

@Sophia we don’t get them from the hospital here in the UK and they aren’t advised. Only US mums seem to get them.

Couldn’t use anything, I bleed a lot which led to getting infection, and had to go hospital every other day to get the dressing changed

i liked it i honestly wish i used more than i had but yea worth it just hard to put on at first by yourseld

I don’t know if the Frida belly band is the same but what I really loved to use was the silicone patches ohhh my that really helped me with the itching and pain

Apparently the bands slow down your recovery and cause muscle weakness as you’re not using your core as much to support yourself.