It’s April, which means two very important things:
1. Chocolate is socially acceptable for breakfast.
2. It’s C-Section Awareness Month – a time to honour all the incredible mums who brought their babies into the world via Caesarean.
And here at Maia Mum, we’re not just about raising awareness – we’re about raising comfort levels, too. So today, let’s shine the spotlight on one of our absolute recovery MVPs:
The Support-Me Belly Wrap
(Or as one customer called it, “the gentle cuddle I didn’t know I needed.”)
First, let’s talk about what your body’s been through
C-section mums – you are legit warriors. Your body just did something huge. Surgery. A baby. Sleepless nights. Possibly a toddler climbing on you while you try to pee. And amid all that, your core muscles are doing their best to hold it all together. Literally.
Enter: the Belly Wrap – a soft, breathable compression wrap designed to give your healing body a helping hand (or a loving squeeze).
Why the belly wrap is actually magic (minus the glitter)
Here’s what makes it a must-have in your C-section recovery kit:
✔️ Gentle compression = less ouch
Wearing a wrap helps support your core muscles and incision site, reducing that wobbly “everything’s falling out” feeling. It’s like a security blanket for your belly, minus the fuzz.
✔️ Makes movement easier
Standing up, sitting down, walking around the house while bouncing a crying baby – it all gets a bit easier when your midsection is feeling stable and supported.
✔️ Helps with posture
Let’s be honest, hunched-over, breastfeeding-in-a-zombie-state posture is real. The wrap encourages gentle alignment, so you’re not constantly curling like a cinnamon roll.
✔️ Discreet and comfy
Ours is made from soft, stretchy, breathable fabric – so no sweaty corset vibes here. It’s easy to wear under your clothes and won’t dig into your scar. You’ll barely know it’s there… until you forget to wear it and instantly miss it.
✔️ Confidence boosting
Healing from a C-section can leave you feeling a little vulnerable – emotionally and physically. The Belly Wrap can help you feel more “put together” in those early weeks when everything else (laundry, emotions, sleep) is all over the place.
When should you start using it?
You can usually start wearing your belly wrap a few days post-birth (check with your midwife or OB first). Many mums wear theirs for the first 6–8 weeks, especially when doing things that involve more movement – like walks, errands, or holding a baby while trying to butter toast one-handed.
Don’t wait until you need it
C-sections can be planned, but they can also be one of those “surprise! You're having surgery now!” kind of moments. Having a Belly Wrap tucked into your hospital bag just in case means you’re covered no matter how your birth unfolds.
As we honour C-section mamas this month...
Let’s remember that healing is not a race. Your journey might be slow, tender, raw – but it’s also powerful. So give yourself grace, take your time, and let your belly be held with the same love you’re pouring into your little one.
C-SECTION AWARENESS MONTH SPECIAL
Celebrate your strength with our Support-Me Belly Wrap – just $52 for a limited time.
Wrap yourself in comfort, confidence, and care. Because you deserve it, mama.
Shop Now https://www.maiamum.co.nz/products/support-me-belly-wrap
