Postpartum Support Girdle by Belly Bandit

I love this thing. Its firm, but not too tight. I started wearing it about 1 week after delivering baby #2. With baby #1 I used nothing and had that weird jelly belly for months. I am 3.5 weeks PP now and, while I still have a small mom belly, it is not that weird jelly belly that makes you look like you're still 6 months prego. I don't look like I recently had a baby, more like I ate a big lunch. I also feel more supported, and am hopeful this is helping close the gap in my abdominals. I am 5'5", usually a size 4. Prepregnancy I was 128, during pregnancy I hit 150, I purchased the small. It was really snug initially and took some wiggling to get into, now it is just firm and I can pull it up easily. It's almost time to switch to a smaller one I have (different brand.)

If you’re navigating the postpartum period like I am, you might be on the hunt for some comfy support. I picked up a couple of Belly Bandit Postpartum Recovery Undies in small and extra small for that snug fit, hoping for maximum compression as many reviewers suggested. These undies are superbly made and really cinch nicely with their hook-and-eye closures. As a mom who went through a natural delivery, I’m happy to report no irritation from the seams. They fit me well—I’m 5'1" and was 135 lbs before pregnancy—and they truly stay put. However, I did find myself wishing for a bit more compression around the bum area, akin to what you’d expect from shapewear, to help smooth things out for a more flattering silhouette. While I’m getting back to my pre-baby shape mainly through breastfeeding, I’m also looking for that extra support to help realign my posture and feel securely tucked in. I’ve docked a star only because I need a bit more firmness in certain spots, but some of you might actually prefer the gentler, more forgiving fit around the rear. Overall, it’s a great buy—competitively priced within the shapewear market and effective at what it promises. Whether you’re just lounging at home or out for a stroll with your little one, these recovery undies can make you feel supported and a bit more put-together. Perfect for any new mom looking to add a touch of support with comfort to her postpartum wardrobe!

I initially ordered the XL (I was 5'7" 205 lbs) and ended up ordering a another in size Large after I lost weight because I loved how this product compresses. I had my daughter by C Section in July of this year and the compression of this garnet really helped with moving around postpartum and also smoothed out bulges as I returned to postpartum clothes. Now that I am almost 4 months out, I still continue to wear the size Large for the shapewear aspect of this product. I highly recommend if you have Diastasis Recti or are recovering from a C section. Some drawbacks: as I lost pregnancy and continue to, I needed to repurchase and size down. The top part of the faja has rubber that helps keep it up, if you lose weight, this can become loose and roll down. All in all, a great product for postpartum or for use as a faja/shapewear.

Cuts into my butt and barely abdominal support. The hooks are incredibly uncomfortable. I tried adjusting them but no luck. I don’t know whose crotch is that wide to tolerate this. Especially postpartum things are just not the same downstairs and it was not enjoyable for the five minutes I tried wearing it. Straight to the garbage

I liked the coverage and compression but the top rolled down a little bit here and there which became annoying.

As long as you follow the Recommendations for sizing This thing tightens up your belly & uterus after giving birth. After wearing for 8 hours a day for only 1 week I'm already seeing a difference! Highly recommend!

It's a good product, I definitely appreciate wearing it as it helps me keep my postpartum belly in while it heals and shrinks. The sizing was easy to determine and the level of compression it offers is very comfortable. I only don't like how the area with the hooks where it attaches is scratchy and irritates my skin. I had to come up with an additional padding to avoid irritation. Other than that, I'm content with the support it offers.

It’s bad enough to have to wear undies that go up to your armpits, but they could at least be a little more comfortable. These roll down almost immediately and are generally uncomfortable; rough fabric and honestly, the crotch gusset is about as comfortable as it sounds. Other “c-panties” are wayyyyy better! Save your $$, mama.