Post-Pregnancy Wrap

I am so excited about this "birth"day celebration product.  This one is all about me and helping me snap back to my pre-pregnancy body.  The Tauts Post Pregnancy Wrap by Brooke Burke is designed to support your post-pregancy belly and prevent the dreaded jelly belly.  Belly wraps have been used around the world for centuries with the belief that it reduces the size of the uterus, reduces water retention, helps you lose inches fast, while providing support.

I was already ready to go out and buy a support band this time around when I was contacted by the company.  With baby #1 it took me 2 years to loose the weight, I had a lingering fat shelf that I was uncomfortable with, and I felt like I never got back my core strength.  I was motivated this time to get back to the pre-pregnancy weight quickly so I could start working towards my goal weight.

I started wearing my wrap right after delivery.  For the first week I wore it day and night.  As the weeks went on and I became more active I reduced when I wore it to at home and when I was sleeping.  I now wear it mostly when I'm sleeping and doing chores.  The reason for reducing the time I wear it?  The material has began to buckle and fold and the size I ordered is almost too big.  I'm at the tightest setting on the velcro and it doesn't provide me the same support as in the beginning, a good problem to have I think.

The band is so comfortable.  It really provided me the back and core support I needed.  I felt like my old self right after delivery.  I did get a little warm wearing it and had noticeable sweat when I removed it, but I'm sure this is part of the magic behind the band.  I can see myself wearing this beyond the recommended 40 days.  It's providing the much needed back support.  When I haven't worn it during the day I do notice some back aches and tightness.

I'm crediting the belly band and nursing to my success this time around post-delivery.  Just 9 days out and I had lost all but 10 pounds and was back into my pre-pregnancy clothes.  I was shocked just a mere 6 days after I delivered and I was down 11 pounds already.  10 days later and I was down another 9 pounds and ditched the maternity jeans and tops.

I was so excited to bring the pre-pregnancy clothes back out so early, not so happy about all the loads of laundry.  I lived in maternity jeans a year after my first son was born.

The band comes in two styles and colors.  A plain jane black and nude or a fun and sexy lace print in black or nude.  I would recommend a band to anyone, skinny or not so skinny it really provides the support you need after delivery.    

Disclosure: I was provided a Tauts Belly Band for the purpose of this review, all opinions are my own.