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Wrap Your Way to a Tighter Postpartum Tummy?

LilSugar — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:00:52 PDT

That's a wrap! Amongst the many challenges and concerns that most new mamas face in the aftermath of pregnancy is the universal desire to get their prebaby body back - or as close as possible, anyway. When a new mama is ready to get back in shape (after her doctor gives her the all clear), she has some tools at her disposal in addition to the age-old strategies of eating well and exercising.

Postpartum belly wrapping or girdling isn't a new concept, but the last few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of modern belly wraps like the Belly Bandit and Tauts, created by super hot celeb mama of four Brooke Burke.

6 Post-Pregnancy Garments to Help the Body Bounce Back

LilSugar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:30:00 PST

Nine months up, nine months down may be a post-natal mama's mantra, but that doesn't mean she can't get to work on that body sooner. Once baby arrives, a new mom's belly doesn't shrink down as quickly as she might have expected. For generations, women around the world have bound their postpartum bodies to help retrain their midsections and 65 percent of LilSugar readers think binding garments will help them return to their pre-baby bodies. Before mum is cleared to diet and exercise, there are a bevy of post-pregnancy compression garments designed to help put the body back where it started. Take a look at some of the options.

Belly Binders: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

babysugar — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:00:56 PST

It seems pretty obvious that once a woman becomes pregnant, her body, for better or worse, will never be the same as it once was. In an effort to get back to their pre-pregnancy shape, many moms rely on sweat, diet and sometimes surgery, but for many anxious new mums, the belly binding bands are a popular way to get a head start on the slim down. Brands like the Belly Bandit claim to trim the figure if it is constantly worn for six to eight weeks. A celeb favorite, the Cinch band by Anew and others like it are under fire from the Royal College of Midwives. The RCM spokesperson said:

It is not safe to wear them just after giving birth. I wouldn't recommend it from a medical perspective... A midwife needs to check that a woman's uterus is going down after birth. Wearing that could hide the fact that a woman's uterus isn't going down, and conceal internal bleeding.

While medical professionals are concerned about their use, it's hard for some women to deny themselves a quick fix. So tell mommy, are you a fan of belly binding garments?

Kourtney Kardashian Already Prepping Her Belly Bandit

LilSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:05 PST

Kourtney Kardashian isn't due until December, but she's already planning how she will get her body back and lose the 30 pounds she's gained during pregnancy. Life & Style reports the tiny reality star is already a fan of the Belly Bandit, a beloved "abdominal compression binder" designed to shrink the stomach after delivery. In fact, Kourtney, who has kept up her exercise regime throughout her pregnancy, is even lending her name to a forthcoming limited edition Belly Bandit.

She told the magazine:

All my friends with kids swear by it and say it’s the product that will get me back to pre-baby shape...It may be hard to do abdominal exercises right after I have the baby, so I’m depending on Belly Bandit to help give me the abdominal and back support I need so I’m ready to exercise as soon as my doctor gives me the okay.

Many pregnant women think that once they give birth, their tummy will snap back into place, so I appreciate Kourtney understands she might need a secret shaper for a while. BabySugar wore her Belly Bandit religiously for the suggested six-week minimum after she gave birth (and looked fabulous!) and can't stop raving about it. Did the Belly Bandit make your postpartum supplies list?

Tummy Tucking Belly Band Roundup

babysugar — Sat, 23 May 2009 05:00:00 PDT

If there were a magic pill new mommies could swallow to snap their postpartum tummies back into pre-pregnancy shape, the pharmacy lines would stretch a mile long. Without said miracle capsule, moms turn to belly shaping gadgets to help them trim down a tad faster than usual. Hey, if it worked for Rebecca Romijn, it might for me!

The Belly Bandit

Spanx

Tauts

Tauts Tightens Postpartum and Muffin Top Tummies

babysugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:51 PDT

The saying, "Where there's a will, there's a way" may work most instances in life. But when it comes to losing that baby weight, sometimes it takes more than desire. For some, it takes the magical belly wrap called Tauts. Created by celebmama Brooke Burke, the $56 neoprene band is available in black and white and has a lace option ($62) for women craving a sexier style.

How does it work? Similar to the Belly Bandit, Tauts is a tummy band with a Velcro closure that binds the stomach and reduces the size of the swollen uterus and helps limit water retention. In the meantime, it holds the bloated tummy in tight while helping to shed inches in a timely manner. For best results, the creators recommend wearing it for 40 days immediately after delivering the baby - cesareans included. And for mommies who had their babes years ago, there's still hope. It is said to work for anyone looking to cinch her waistline.

To see Brooke Burke perform a video demonstration,

Belly Bandit Steals the Tummy Away

babysugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 PDT

Many pregnant women are under the false pretense that once the baby exits the womb and enters the world, their tummy will snap back into place just as it was before the seed was planted. Unfortunately, the body doesn't exactly work that way. Many women leave the hospital smiling with a newborn, but frowning inside at the state of their postpartum flabby figure.

Unlike the outlaw type "bandit," the Belly Bandit comes to mama's rescue and holds her up with a belt instead of a gun. Three days after giving birth to my son, I slapped my black-and-leopard print reversible couture band ($56) around my thickened midsection and prayed the gizmo would work its magic. Upon seeing me, my mom exclaimed, "Will that work on me even if I didn't just have a baby?" Excited by my new and improved figure, I wore it religiously for the suggested six week minimum every night and day only taking it off for showers. There were times I wanted to rip it off to allow my body to breathe, but I held fast and stuck with the program and am glad I did.

I don't know if I can give all the credit to the Belly Bandit for losing my baby weight faster than the last time around, but I know I'd never brave postpartum life again without one!

Bringing Sexy Back: Belly Bandit

babysugar — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:00:23 PDT

Leaving the maternity ward with a plump tummy and swollen ankles can make even the happiest of new mothers feeling a tad depressed. Most moms expect to exit the hospital feeling a tad more svelte as they shed an entire new body's worth of weight.

For those desperate to bounce back into a lean, mean mama machine, the Belly Bandit may be your best weapon. Eager mothers can use the compression wrap a day after delivery. The binding reduces swelling of the uterus and keeps the bloating from water retention to a minimum. Available in three different styles, Original ($40), Couture ($50), and Bamboo ($60), moms can adopt the stretchy Velcro bound wrap routine for six to eight weeks for tummy firming results.

Kourtney Kardashian Is in No Rush to Drop the Weight

FitSugar — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:30:04 PST

When it comes to losing the baby weight, Kourtney Kardashian is in no rush. In a recent interview with Life & Style, the reality star says that she'd rather hang with baby Mason than work out. Given that her son is only 7 weeks old, I think that's a more than reasonable request.

Kourtney was recently in the middle of some controversy when a falsified article appeared about her in OK! Magazine. A photoshopped image of Kourtney appeared on the cover with a headline that read, "My Diet Secrets: Lose 10 lbs. in 10 Days." Kourtney never even spoke to OK! for the article, and as she told Life & Style, she still had her baby weight.

“Since having him, I don’t care as much what I look like,” Kourtney told Life & Style. “I gained weight in my booty, my stomach, my thighs and my arms. Everything got a little bigger for sure. I do want to get back to the way my body was before, but it’s definitely not my biggest concern. I feel fine.”

So far, Kourtney has lost 25 of the 40 pounds she gained while pregnant. The reality star admits that it's been hard to lose the weight and has been using the Belly Bandit to help her slim down. The Belly Bandit is an "abdominal compression binder" designed to shrink the stomach after delivery. Kourtney says it helps her feel slim and that her clothes fit better, as a result.

Given that her sisters are all about QuickTrim supplements to drops the pounds, it's nice to see that Kourtney is taking such a relaxed approach to her post-pregnancy body.

Jessica Alba Reveals Her Maternity Must Haves

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:30:28 PDT

Though it seems as if Jessica Alba's pregnancy has lasted much longer than nine and a half months, we still can't get enough of her ultra-chic maternity style. Not one to hide her bump beneath mumus and loose tees, she's setting the season's maternity trends in her endless array of maxi dresses, sky-high heels, and tailored looks. Just how does she look so good just days before she's due to give birth? Jessica shares her maternity must haves in the September issue of Lucky. Check out a handful of them below, and then head over to Lucky for the rest of the actress's list.

Stylish Dresses: "I generally don't wear many maternity clothes. This is an Alexander Wang t-shirt dress." T by Alexander Wang Boatneck Dress ($85)
Belly Bandit: "I wear a girdle around my tummy from the moment I give birth until it doesn’t feel loosely goosey anymore - that takes a good two to three months. It's spandex with Velcro." Belly Bandit Solid Color Post Partum Support Belt ($66)
Maternity Pantyhose: "I am wearing maternity pantyhose, because I can't fit into the other ones." Spanx Mama Spanx Full Length Pantyhose ($28)
J Brand Maternity Jeans: "J Brand Jeans are very flattering. You're going to wear them after the baby because your body doesn't go back that fast." J Brand 12" Pencil Maternity Jeans ($211)
Flavored Water: "Drink lots of water and stay active. I like cucumber-strawberry water."