One-size-fits-all. Not many things in life can be approached in that way, but the Mesh Panties are no normal pair of undies. They’re designed to be super soft and stretchy, with enough compression for your incision and support to hold maxi pads or Soothing Padsicles in.

It’s completely up to you. Some C-section mums wear belly bands religiously after giving birth while others decide not to use them. The Belly Band can be used by C-section mums to help their abdominal muscles and incision heal while reducing swelling from surgery. It can also help shrink your uterus back down to size, which alleviates postpartum pain and discomfort.

One study found that women who delivered by C-section and practiced belly binding during their postpartum recovery experienced less pain, bleeding, and discomfort as compared to those who didn’t.[5]

Our Belly Band sits above the incision area to avoid irritation and is fully adjustable so you don’t put unnecessary pressure on the wound. It’s best to speak with your doctor if you’re unsure about whether you should use a belly band.

The Belly Band is useful during and after pregnancy. Many women start wearing belly bands during the earlier months of their pregnancy when they require less support. New mums often continue wearing belly bands postpartum to help them feel supported as they build up their core muscles that have shifted around during pregnancy. The Belly Band can also help shrink your uterus back down to size, which alleviates postpartum pain and discomfort.

Two to three hours a day is recommended so that you get enough support but still work your muscles and ligaments to avoid overdependence.

The Belly Band can be worn directly on the skin and hidden under clothes or on top of clothes. It should fit snug with constant pressure on the belly, but without any impact on breathing, circulation or discomfort in your ribs.

1. Wrap the large band around the lower back and overlap the velcro sides at the front of your tummy to stick in place.

2. Overlap the small bands and tighten until you feel supported but still comfortable.

One-size-fits-all. We made the Belly band fully adjustable with elastic velcro straps to fit all growing bellies and for use after giving birth as the tummy shrinks.

Yep – hand wash in cold water only and hang to dry.

Yes – however, you should only use the Nourishing Cream on the C-section area once your incision has completely healed.

It depends. Everyone’s skin elasticity differs and changes as you progress through pregnancy. The Nourishing Cream works to prevent stretch marks by keeping the skin elastic and strong and can reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks. Whether you get stretch marks that remain well beyond pregnancy will depend on how rapidly your skin stretches and on your genetics. Stretch marks fade naturally over time and using the Nourishing Cream can help minimise scarring.

For the best results, you can start applying the Nourishing Cream as a preventative measure against stretch marks as soon as you find out you're pregnant and continue after you give birth.

250mL

Carefully hand-picked and tested ingredients:
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglcyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Apricot Kernel Oil, Ceteareth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Niacinamide, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Vitamin F Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate.

Every mum’s recovery is different so we chose to only include the must-haves for caesarean mums in the C-section Recovery Kit. However, there are two products that are highly recommended for C-section mums:

Peri Bottle – If you were in labour before your C-section, your perineum may still be swollen and sensitive after giving birth. Even if your C-section was planned, it may be painful or difficult to bend over or reach to wipe because of the incision. A Peri Bottle with an upside-down, angled spout will help you clean those hard to reach places.

Soothing Padsicles – It’s true that you will still experience vaginal bleeding (called lochia) for 2–6 weeks after the birth if you had a C-section. Bleeding can sometimes last longer than this, but it should have stopped by 12 weeks. Kin’s Soothing Padsicles are maxi pads that help absorb postpartum fluids and double as a soft ice pack to soothe swelling and soreness around the C-section incision.

Every new mum’s journey to recovery is different and it could take some time before you really feel like yourself again. After a C-section, women usually stay in hospital for about 3 to 5 days. This can vary between hospitals and how you are going with recovery. In some hospitals, you can choose to go home early and have your follow-up care at home.

Many women feel their bodies have healed after 6-8 weeks, but navigating breastfeeding, hormonal changes and sleep deprivation can prove challenging beyond that. Make sure to get lots of rest and reach out to your doctor if you need support.

It’s normal to experience some pain and discomfort during pregnancy and while you recover from delivery. To give you peace of mind, it’s a good idea to ask your doctor or midwife about what you can expect along the way. Postpartum symptoms tend to improve each day, but if you find your symptoms are worsening, then give your doctor a call.