Abdominal binder helps to reduce postoperative pain, distress, and hemorrhage after cesarean section. These are also used in patients with spinal cord injury to support the abdomen, to maintain intraabdominal pressure, improve respiratory function and improve overall mobility.
It's common to wear a stomach binder for 6 weeks after getting a tummy tuck. Doing this could help the healing process by adding support to your stomach and helping to prevent any buildup of fluid. C-section. Wearing one after having a cesarean may help ease pain.
It is recommended that you start wearing it during daytime hours immediately after the birth and for the first few weeks postpartum. It is not necessary or recommended to wear a postpartum belly wrap at night or anytime while you are sleeping