Frequently asked questions
Doesn't the hospital give you one of these for free?
Sometimes — and if yours does, take it. But two things worth knowing. First, plenty of UK hospitals don't provide one at all ("they didn't give me one after my c-section, I'm in the UK" is a common story). Second, and this is the part nobody mentions: your wrap sits against an incision, against bleeding, against postpartum sweats. It has to be washed. And you're given one — so on wash day you go without, and mums consistently describe the same thing: everything drops again. That's why most end up with two. It's also why we sell a two-pack.
Does a belly wrap actually do anything, or is it a gimmick?
Let's be straight about it: a wrap won't change how your stomach looks, and it won't rebuild your core — your postnatal exercises do that, and nothing you buy replaces them. One mum put it perfectly: it made no difference to how she looked, but it made an enormous difference to how she could move. That's the honest promise — support, comfort, and getting up off the couch. If you want a flat-tummy shortcut, save your money.
Won't it weaken my core or stop my muscles healing?
This is the right question to ask, and the answer is: wear it for support in the early weeks, then wean off it — don't live in it. The pattern physios generally suggest: weeks 1–2 as much as feels comfortable → weeks 3–4 for activity and being on your feet → by around week 6, stop. All the way through, your postnatal exercises are the thing doing the real work. Follow the advice of your own midwife, GP or physio over anything on this page.
Could it put pressure on my pelvic floor?
It can if it's worn too tight or too high — pelvic health physios warn that heavy compression can push pressure downwards. This is not a waist trainer and shouldn't be worn like one. Set it so it's supportive but you can breathe comfortably and speak normally. If you have prolapse symptoms — heaviness, bulging or dragging sensations — or any pelvic-floor concerns, check with your GP or physio before using any compression garment.
My physio mentioned Tubigrip — how is this different?
Tubigrip is a fine, cheap option and if it works for you, great. The difference: three panels that fasten separately, so you set the tension at your belly, waist and hips independently, keep pressure off a C-section scar line, and adjust through the day as your body changes — rather than one tube that gives the same pressure everywhere and rolls.
Will it ride up and roll down like the hospital one?
Riding up is the number-one complaint in this whole category, and it's usually a fit problem rather than a you problem — a band that's too tall for your torso has nowhere to go but up when you sit. Choose using the torso guidance on our Size Guide, fasten the lowest panel first, and set the panels so nothing sits across your ribs.
When can I start wearing it?
Whenever it feels comfortable. After a C-section, wait until your midwife is happy with how your wound is healing, and position the panels so nothing presses on the scar. Many mums buy it before the birth — which is sensible, since you won't feel like shopping afterwards.
Can I put it on by myself?
Yes — that's the reason for three separate panels rather than one long wrap you have to reach around. Fasten it lying down or sitting for the first few days if standing is uncomfortable, lowest panel first, and adjust upwards.
Why does the label inside show a different size?
Because the manufacturer's sizing runs small, we re-label every wrap to true UK fit. That means the tag inside your Small may read "M" — that's expected, and it's the right wrap. Go by our Size Guide, not the tag.
What if the size is wrong?
Email us and we'll send the right size straight away — and you keep the first one. No return postage, no forms. Postpartum bodies change week to week; if you're between sizes, size up.
How long will delivery take?
See our Delivery & Returns page for current times — we state them before you order, not after.