GABRIALLA G PPG-972 XXX-Large Postpartum Support Girdle

My daughter had a c-section 3 days ago and mentioned the day after that her doctor suggested a girdle. I came home and did a search on Amazon and found this. Since there was no size chart I took a stab and ordered a large figuring it would be easier to go down in size if I was wrong rather that have her trying to squeeze into something too small. Well turns out I was right on the money!! These run small so if you or your daughter is normally a size 8 or so GET THE LARGE!. I paid extra for one day shipping and we got it today and I took it up to the hospital. Although it took me, her, and husband as a team to get it on her, (only because of the pain issue, not the girdle's fault), she IMMMEDIATELY sighed a big sigh of relief and said "OMG!!!! THIS FEELS LIKE HEAVEN!!!". She said it made everyting feel secure and took the pressure off of her back instantly. When she laid on her side, she didn't feel pressure on her stitches. She said she was going to be excited to share this with everyone she knows!! I checked in with her tonight 7 hours later and she said it felt even better tongight!

Initially its a little tight to get on, but once its on it feels great and I was able to move around more freely. I added a pad to soften it a bit.

This was a challenge to get on days after the baby came, but now, one month into it, I can get them on relatively easily. I am tall, and the length wasnt long enough so I use this girdle with a Belly Bandit and it sucks in all the excess up to my bra line. With all baby lifting that happens with feedings and diaper changings in the first month, the support is amazing for my back .

It does the job of holding your tummy in . I'm not sure if it actually helps you flatten your tummy, as it is hard to wear every day. It's kind of thick too, so it shows through pants and some dresses. When I sit the belt comes up too high for me and is uncomfortable.

Wish I would have had this in the hospital. It really helped cut down on the discomfort, especially from anything rubbing against the incision. It provided nice support!