C-section Must Haves: 3 Products For A Smooth C-Section Recovery

According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), approximately 30.5% of all deliveries in Singapore are through caesarian section. This figure has been increasing over the last 15 to 20 years.

Dr. Ann Tan, Women Fertility & Fetal Centre, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre provides more information about the c-section procedure, common questions, and recovery tips here.

And while every birthing experience is unique, what you might need afterwards may be as straightforward as 1-2-3. To help you with your c-section recovery and kickstart your postpartum care, we’ve listed down your c-section must haves:

C-section must haves:

Postpartum underwear – Postpartum underwear helps provide compression support as you go about your activities.
Postpartum Belly Binder. A study published in the International Journal of Medical, Health, Biomedical, Bioengineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering found that postpartum abdominal binders provided support to stretched ligaments and muscles, supported the spine, and improved posture
C-Section Scar Reduction Treatment – To help you in your c-section recovery, we have selected the top 4 products for you, so that you can focus on spending quality time with your new baby instead of worrying about that c-section scar.

1. Upspring C-Panty C-Section Recovery Underwear

Recovery underwear is definitely a c-section must have.

Why it’s great:

Upspring C-panty C-section underwear is the only patented postpartum underwear that provides compression, incision care and postpartum slimming.

What’s great about the Upspring C-panty is its clinically-determined safe level of compression for mother’s post-C-section. As such, you know that you are using a trusted product safe for your recovery.

Upspring C-panty C-section underwear provides compression over the cesarean incision area. This helps to increase comfort and movement during your c-section recovery. With regular use, it can provide comfort for mums recovering from a c-section delivery when moving around, either when going back to work after maternity leave, or just everyday activities.

Upspring C-panty C-section underwear comes with a medical-grade silicone panel that helps to reduce scarring and itchiness. This silicone panel is washable and can last for up to a year which eliminates the need for messy scar gels or scar gel pads. For active parents, the Upspring C-panty C-section underwear is a must-have product for getting back on your feet, and we strongly recommend you try it out.

C-Panty is available in two designs: Choose what feels the most comfortable for you.

C-Panty – High waisted underwear: from 39.99

C-Panty – classic waist underwear: from 37.99

2. Upspring Shrinkx Belly Postpartum Belly Wrap

C-section must haves also include a belly wrap.

Why it’s great:”

Upspring Shrinkx Belly Postpartum Belly Wrap uses a triple-point compression which compresses the abdomen and supports the uterus. The compression increases circulation in the body which helps move excess fluid out of the tissues reduces swelling and bloating, thereby allowing you to fit in your pre-pregnancy clothes faster. The front straps enable you to control the level of compression and your comfort.

It is recommended that you use a postpartum belly binder as much as possible; both day and night. You can use the Upspring Shrinkx Belly Wrap immediately after delivery or as soon as you are comfortable.

Upspring Shrinkx Belly Postpartum Belly Wrap is available in two designs:

Upspring Shrinkx Belly Postpartum Belly Wrap from 39.99

Upspring Shrinkx Belly Bamboo Charcoal Postpartum Belly Wrap from 49.99

3. ScarAway Advanced Skincare Silicone Scar Sheets for C-Sections

Why it’s great:

A great concern for many mums who delivered via c-section is the scar the procedure leaves behind. However, with ample care for the incision, you are to minimise the appearance of the scar.

According to Dr Steve Fallek, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at NYC-based BeautyFix Med Spa, silicone sheets keep injured skin hydrated. “It mimics the skin’s moisture barrier [thus] trapping the moisture in your body,”. In addition, the sheets help relieve itchiness, flatten and fade any raised or discoloured areas. “They can [be] used for any possible scarring to diminish pigmentation from surgery, cuts, burns, or other injuries.”

Each ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheet for C-Sections is made with a patented material that provides a unique combination of breathability, flexibility, washability and adhesiveness. It is to use—just paste it over the scar and leave it for 12 hours. It is also reusable for up to 14 days. This is perfect for use together with compression wear such as Upspring Shrinkx Postpartum Belly Wrap.

When it comes to something as lasting as a scar, we want to know that we are using something that works.

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