Bandage is considered to be a special belt that supports the abdomen during pregnancy and after surgery. We will try to answer such questions, which interest many future mothers: does everyone need a bandage during pregnancy? What are the indications for its use and how to use it correctly?
Why do I need a bandage for pregnant women?
It is not necessary for every pregnant woman to flee to the pharmacy and buy a bandage, he should be prescribed by a doctor for those who really need him. Wearing a bandage should start at a period of 22 or more weeks. The main indications for wearing a bandage during pregnancy are:
- Multiple pregnancies (twins or triplets) may lead to overstretching of the abdominal muscles, early ablation of the abdomen and premature birth;
- back pain (intervertebral hernia, pinch of the sciatic nerve) can arise due to the displacement of the center of gravity and increased load on the spinal column;
- presence of a scar on the uterus after a cesarean section or another operation on the pelvic organs;
- with the threat of spontaneous abortion ( istrmico-cervical insufficiency , low attachment of the fetus);
- weakness of the muscles of the abdominal cavity (a small interval after the previous pregnancy, low development of the muscles of the abdominal press), which can lead to premature ablation of the abdomen and the onset of labor.
If the above indications are not available for the pregnant woman, then she does not need to wear a bandage during pregnancy and she can get by with special underwear for expectant mothers.
Rules of wearing a bandage for pregnant women
To wear a bandage for pregnant women, a whole instruction is developed, which is attached to the product. It is very important that the doctor selects the appropriate size of the supporting belt for the woman, for which in the vertical position he must measure the abdominal circumference at the level of the navel. A woman needs to show how to properly dress the bandage for pregnant women.
The first time wearing a bandage should be lying down and a qualified medical professional should help a woman in this. She must feel how the bandage is properly lying down. So, if properly dressed, then it must pass under the belly, resting on the hips and pubic bone, and behind should cover the lower part of the buttocks. The bandage should not be tightened too tightly, but it should not be dangled either, since then it makes no sense to wear it. When the future mother learns how to dress and adjust the bandage lying down, then you need to practice dressing him standing, because during the day she can not always take a horizontal position.
Bandage for pregnant women - contraindications
In fact, the bandage is not a simple belt that every pregnant woman can wear. And sometimes even those to whom it is shown, can not wear it. Contraindications to wearing a bandage are as follows:
- allergic reactions to the material of which the band consists;
- transverse or pelvic presentation of the fetus after the 30th week of pregnancy - in such cases the baby will not be able to turn in the uterus and assume the correct position before delivery.
If a woman has one of the above contraindications, then the bandage is not assigned to her, even if her back hurts.
Thus, we examined why a bandage is needed for pregnant women and how to properly wear it. It should be noted that to wear this belt you need special indications, and it should be recommended by the leading doctor. The positive effect of wearing a bandage can be achieved only if it is worn correctly, so the doctor should teach the future young mother how to properly wear it.