Hi Doctor, Recently We Blessed With Baby . Post Pregnancy

Posted on Mon, 17 Jun 2019

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Question : Hi Doctor,
Recently we blessed with baby . Post pregnancy everyone is suggesting to use tummy belt . Could you please helps us in knowing things better.
Should we really use belt to reduce tummy? If Yes , Please suggest us which belt to wear?

Also , Can you suggest us how to reduce post pregnancy streach marks?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for sharing your health concern with us.

I have gone through your query and here are your answers:

1. Use of a tummy belt after pregnancy has no scientific evidence of shaping the abdomen. Instead, exercises of the abdomen and perineum done regularly and under guidance of your health care provider along with proper diet are very helpful.

2. Post pregnancy stretch marks thin naturally in six to twelve months. However, if treatment is needed, it is to be done early. Retinol creams are usually prescribed. You can see a specialist for proper management.

Hope you find this information useful. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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