Delivered 3 months back, normal delivery, and my belly is still very loose and hangs out. I want to know about belly binders or any exercises that actually help flatten it. What worked for u all?
Honestly it took months both times, breastfeeding plus walking plus a belt did most of the work for me. Eat clean and stay hydrated. Patience is the real secret, dont compare to celebs.
The tummy pooch is often that muscle gap (diastasis). Specific postpartum core exercises help more than crunches, sometimes regular crunches make it worse. Get a physio or trainer who knows postnatal to guide you once doc allows.
No need to buy expensive shapewear, a simple cotton saree cloth tied properly works as belly wrap, my dadi did it for me. Cheap and works. Plus oil massage on tummy.
After my normal delivery i used a cotton belly binder that my mom tied for me, the traditional way. It gave good support in first month. Just dont tie too tight, and ask your doc when its ok to start.
For c section moms please wait till the wound heals fully before any binding or workout, my doctor was strict about this. Once healed, gentle core exercises slowly helped me. No hurry, give your body time.
