Belly binding after birth: Sluitlaken (belly binding)

Benefits of belly binding (Sluitlaken, belly band) in the postpartum period:

• May support the womb as it recovers.
• May strengthen the abdominal muscles and support their recovery.
• Supports the natural posture of your back and body.
• Supports your belly and back during recovery.
• May offer support for your posture while breastfeeding.
• May offer support around the pelvis and back after giving birth

Want to know more about the sluitlaken and its benefits in the postpartum period?

Read our blog (in Dutch): A sluitlaken: indispensable for women who have just given birth.

• May support your belly and back during recovery
• May support the natural posture of your back and body
• A feeling of firmness after a vaginal birth or caesarean (after a caesarean from 4 to 6 weeks, once the wound has healed)

Setting it up the first time: Wrap the sluitlaken around your body and tie the strings firmly at the tightness you want. Make sure it feels comfortable and gives enough support.

Adjusting: When you wear the sluitlaken again, you don't need to retie the strings every time. You can easily adjust the tightness by making the wrap a little looser or tighter.

Repeated use: Put the sluitlaken straight on without retying it. This saves time and makes it easy and practical to use!

Long-term use: It is suitable for long-term use from the postpartum period up to nine months to a year after giving birth. It supports your body during recovery and offers comfort throughout this important time.