The belt fit comfortably and helped me feel secure by keeping everything held snugly to my body. By things being held close to the body you get a lot of relief from discomfort and pain. The belt also offered extra support at a time when the stomach muscles are just not able to work. It's amazing how a little thing like getting from horizontal to vertical out of bed is a feat in those first few days.

I wore the C Section recovery belt for about 16 days and then only during the evening while sleeping. I wore the Hem-It-In belt for a month. The belts can offer extra support when you are tired, recovering and now carrying around your baby (normally more on one side than another). I would always encourage women to do this in conjunction with getting their core muscle groups working again at full capacity. Now I am actively trying to train and get my muscles activated and functional.

Gabby Reece, Pro Volleyball athlete who had 2 cesarean births.

Check out her pre/post Pregnancy workout videos at Thehoneyline.com

After having had my baby by Caesarean Section, I imagined I was going to have to spend a month in bed trying to avoid laughing, sneezing or coughing, for fear of the pain it might cause in the area of the operation. I was also afraid that I might pull or rip out the stitches, so walking around was simply unthinkable. Thankfully, all that I imagined proved to be nothing more than fear. When Lauren Garayt brought me her "AbdoMend C-section Recovery" belt and I tried it on, I immediately felt a great degree of comfort. When I walked, I no longer had that feeling like something was out of place inside of me. It's very easy to put on, and the cotton material makes it attach comfortably to the body, so much so that you forget that it's even there. For that first while, I couldn't go out anywhere without the AbdoMend belt, I used it constantly because I felt much more comfortable when walking and I think it really helped make my recovery a much faster process than anticipated. I truly recommend this product to other mothers recovering from C-Sections.

Marta Ramos
Vancouver, BC, Canada
June 2009

Here is my big guy James, who weighed 10 pounds and 4 ounces!
The C-Section Recovery Kit was awesome. It really helped especially right after the surgery. I have lost weight rapidly and now require the petite Hem-It-In belt.

Thanks so much,
Tania Lomaga
Ottawa, Ontario

I bless you all the time for what you did for me......

I followed your instructions and steps as per the kit and feel great.......I really hope that your invention becomes a mandatory part of the C-section experience!

Affectionately,
Dominique

Walking is a lot easier, not to mention that I felt like I lost 10 pounds! I feel absolutely fantastic!

Three months ago, I had a 9 pound baby and I am 5’5”.  It was wearing on my body, and my core felt soggy, and my back was achy. I went to the chiropractor because I was having trouble picking up my son.  They suggested some exercises and suggested using a belt. I sought out the AbdoMend™ Hem-It-In Belt.

After having a baby you feel weak and out of shape.
When I put the belt on, instantly, I was able to feel the ease to move my body. I could bend down and pick up my son without pain.

The Hem-It- In belt it boosted my strength by assisting my muscles. It was absolutely amazing as it helped strengthen my abdomen and help isolate my abdominals. I felt that walking was a lot easier not to mention that I felt like I lost 10 pounds!

I felt absolutely fantastic!

Natalie
Vancouver, BC
Natalie’s radio testimonial can be heard on our website

Thanks again for the Abdomend kit! We had a baby girl and we are all quite in love with her, and are settling in to life together. It was quite an adjustment for our older daughter.

I found the abdominal supports very helpful. The support strap was especially good to support across the incision. I ended up with a cold right in the hospital, which resulted in frequent coughing. It gave me the support that I needed both for splinting against that sudden and forceful pressure, and for getting up out of bed to move around.

I have used the brush and some gentle massage techniques.

I think this is a very valuable product and resource for women who have a Caesarean birth.

Warm Regards,

Anne Dorey
Ottawa, Ontario

I had planned on having a natural birth. I read all the books, attended the classes, and mentally prepared myself for it. After 45 hours of labour with no progress however, I ended up with an emergency C -section.
Recovery in the hospital is hard; I couldn't sit up, cough, sneeze, or even feed my baby without being in a lot of pain. Once I got home however, I was able to put on the abdomend belt and it changed everything for me. The belt held in my incision for me and made every day movements so much easier to handle.

The belt has an adjustable strap that allows me to tighten the belt as I regain my shape and is just as comfortable today (5 weeks post-partum) as it was in the beginning. Next time I will definitely be bringing my Abdomend belt with me to the hospital, even if I plan on having a natural birth, because I know the difference it makes.

Jaymi

Read the Blog review from The Life of a Modern Housewife

I cannot even begin to tell you how much the C-Section Recovery Belt has helped me recover from my c-section last month! I wore the belt during the last 2 months of my pregnancy as well and it helped so much in lessening back pain and soreness in my pelvic and tummy areas.

I wore it two days after my c-section and it made a HUGE difference in my recovery! The extra support that the belts provided was awesome. I was able to stand, walk, and get up from bed with a significantly less amount of pain and fear of ripping my stitches apart - which I really needed since I have a 3-year old to look after too. Plus, the material is soft, washable, and non-irritating so it was comfortable to wear it almost 24 hours a day. At 2 1/2 weeks post-partum, the belt was getting too big for me, despite washing it in hot water to shrink it down so I just moved on to the Hem-It-In Belt.

Thank you for coming up with this product... it really is the key to a better recovery from a c-section! Your belts do not disappoint and I will be recommending this to friends who will be giving birth!

Pia Rivera
Vancouver, BC
1/10/2010

I couldn't wait to actually have the time to sit at the computer to write to you, so I am nursing and typing with my thumb on my iPhone.

I had to let you know what a miraculous product you developed. I read the instructions and had a nurse help me put it on right after my C-section.

From the first moment out of bed, It was a huge difference from my first caesarean.... Since I chose to have my baby with me, I had to do everything myself. I was able to get up to change diapers, fill the supplemental feeder every two hours (I have a low milk supply to start) and walk the baby with very little pain.

The miracle was after I left the clinic. Within one week I had no pain and felt completely normal, was back to wearing my regular clothes, and even though I didn't feel the need, I still wear the belt throughout the day, especially when I am very active. Things just get better and better because of your system.

I of course have shared my great experience with my OBGYN , insisting that he must find a way to make your system available to the patients of the practice.

-France

I just received my belt in the mail yesterday. Thank you for such quick shipping! I'll let you know how it works for me after the C-section. Actually, I already like the support it gives even with a big pregnant belly!

Thanks,
Hanna

Thank you sooooooo much for the belt!! I feel like a new, almost pain-free woman, seriously! What a miracle worker this thing is.

-Christy

I am writing in regards to the C-Section Recovery Kit created by Maui Healing Kits ( aka Abdomend™)  that I was given as a gift. I have had two C-Sections. The one, 12 years ago, I did not have the C-Section Recovery Kit. My most recent C-Section was done June 20, 2008. I was blessed with a healthy baby girl. After the surgery, with the permission from my doctor, I used the Bikini Belt with extra support strap while I was healing. I had minimal discomfort during the post op healing while using the kit. I am very happy that I was able to use it because I definitely felt a difference between the two C-Sections (post op). My first childbirth recovery was painful. This time I experienced no pain only discomfort as expected. My doctor was very happy with the way I healed. If I do decide to have another child & require a C-Section I would use it again & I also recommend it to anyone else who is in need of a C-Section.

-Summer Clark

I am extremely impressed with the C-Section Bikini Belt. I wore it for support in my final months and I have no stretch marks!

-Marla Looper

Complicated C-Section
"..she has been wearing the belt everyday and says it has really helped her"

-Melissa Steward

“I was in so much pain; it was difficult for me to move or breath. I was nervous how I was going to be able to walk up and down the stairs when I returned home.  As soon as I put on the belt, (two days after my caesarean) I was overwhelmed how much relief I felt. I could move without feeling pain, I even joked that I could do the salsa!!” (AbdoMend doesn’t suggest doing the Salsa!)

I wish I knew about AbdoMend while I was pregnant! Coming from Central America, I was looking for belly support like my mother traditional knowledge... but it sure helped for my C-Section recovery.

-Veronkia

THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL INVENTION!!!

I had a natural birth the 1st time in June, 2006 and an emergency C-section in September, 2009. My Doctor, or the hospital didn't give me a binder or anything to support my incision; they said that all I needed to do was to keep it clean and not to lift anything heavy. I was in so much pain for the first week and I couldn't take it. That is when I discovered the Abdomend C-Section belts. I was hesitant at first, but I decided it was worth trying. I am glad I did because it has been a life saver! I could spend more time with my daughter and have minimal pain.

The AbdoMend belt has made it easier for me to get up and sit down, and do all my usual activities around the house. The pain is still there, but I could definitely say that the using the support belt gave me relief and helped me to enjoy my baby more. It's been a month since I have been using the Abdomend belts and I still love it! It is so comfortable and lightweight; I wear it every day, even when I go to sleep!

I wish I knew about it before I knew I was going to have a C-section. I recommend all of these products to anyone who is pregnant, having C-section or vaginal birth.

Veronica F.
Spring Lake, NC

Thank you so much for your help with the belts.  I really had a great recovery thanks to them. I am expressing my feelings to my doctors about telling other patients about them.

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JoAnn

I love your recovery belts; they feel so soft and comfortable. Knowing that I am protected and supported, I find that the belt makes it so much easier as I begin to increase my daily activities.

-Wendy A.

The support is tremendous! I can’t imagine what my recovery would have been like without it!

-Ali

Just a quick note to tell you my surgery went very well, I have a vertical incision and I am wearing the Abdomend belt as I write on computer. (I am not sitting here too long!)  I love your product, it is so soft and I am learning how to use it to support me best. I am using the skin brush and doing gentle scar work and lymph drainage work too!  I find that the belt makes it more comfy to do my walks for certain. The hospital gave me a small cushion pillow to press against abdomen and this helps too!  I passed your book around the office to the therapists that are certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage..and they found the illustrations very very good. You did an excellent job at detailing scar work during the progression of scar healing.  Thanks for your wonderful product.

-Toni

From an abdominal surgery patient:

I didn't have a baby but had to have a myomectomy for fibroid removal. I researched before the surgery but wasn't sure whether I needed this belt or not. So needless to say, I did not have this belt after my surgery!  I have never been in so much pain. I returned home after 3 days in the hospital and ordered this belt immediately!  It has been a blessing. It wasn't until my 2 weeks post op that my Dr. suggested a binder. I was angry as this would have made the first week much easier to handle.

Thanks again for a great product.

-Tiwaunna