WHY POST-PARTUM COMPRESSION IS IMPORTANT

Practiced by women all over the world from as far back as the Mayan era to present day Asian and South American cultures, belly binding is an integral part in post birth baby recovery. Post birth abdominal binding (or wrapping)  provides constant pressure against the abdomen to help the body recover from months of muscle expansion and stretching of the skin. This gentle pressure helps to reduce uterine swelling, decrease bloating, flatten the post baby "mummy tummy" and provide back support while breastfeeding. 

The purpose of an abdominal binder is to promote healing through compression. During pregnancy, your baby takes up an amazing amount of space inside your body. Your abdominal muscles are stretched to their limit, and your lower back muscles must compensate for the shift in your center of gravity. The growing baby pushes your internal organs out of the way as they grow and grow. By the end of your pregnancy, your stomach has been pushed up close to your heart! As anyone who has had a baby knows, it takes some time before you return to your pre-pregnancy shape. So when your baby is born, they leave behind an empty uterus – and it can take approximately six weeks for this organ to shrink back to its normal size. Likewise, your organs do not immediately return to their pre-pregnancy locations, either. An abdominal binder, however, can speed this process along.

The same is true for your other abdominal organs: compression can help your stomach and intestines drop back into their previous position. Binding your abdomen can also remind your abdominal muscles how to behave. Though you may not be consciously tightening your abs, the compression helps them snap back from being stretched to accomodate your baby.

Here at Mammahood, we aim to bring this valuable practice of abdominal compression through belly binding to the forefront of mother-care, but with a modern twist! Our range of compression garments and accessories is specifically designed to target the areas that need most attention after birth - the dreaded jelly belly, sides and lower back.  

OUR  COMPRESSION RANGE 

Our Compression tank range is called Mammabumps.  Extra compression zones are woven into specific areas targeting the problem areas. 

The Mammabumps range is made of nylon and spandex, and are soft to the touch, but tough on bumps and bulges. There are two styles to choose from - nursing and regular. 

Nursing Compression Singlet:

Perfect for all mothers that are breastfeeding. This style offers comfy compression properties but with a built-in breastfeeding bra that can be accessed with one hand for easy nursing. The bras have no underwire, but rather, reinforced stitching to provide support to full lactating breasts. 

Regular Compression Singlet: 

For all mammas who just want to wear under regular clothing or don't need to breastfeed. 

The Belly Binder Wrap: 

Want tighter and superior compression?  Our belly binder is a must for an extra degree of abdominal support.  Wear it on its own or in conjunction with any Mammabumps singlet, this belly binder lets you control the level of compression by tightening or relaxing the  intensity of hold on the velcro fasteners. Reinforced stitching throughout adds support to the abdominal muscles, whilst the belly band provides the compression to the front and back muscles. This wrap will provide any mamma's midriff with fantastic support and is super comfy with specifically designed ventilation to allow the body to breathe. 

Breastfeeding scarf: 

Its a scarf and a nursing cover in one! When bubba is hungry, they don't care where you are or what you're doing, they just want the boob juice there and then! So if you're ever stuck in public with no nearby facilities to breastfeed, then this is the perfect accessory for you. Looks great as a regular neck scarf, but converts to a nursing cover on demand. Simply do up the buttons featured on the scarf, find a place to sit and feed away! Features different levels of buttons to allow mamma to choose the size of opening and privacy needed.