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Postpartum Recovery Garment

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The Motif Postpartum Recovery Garment is an FDA-listed medical device designed by healthcare professionals to support your body’s natural healing process after both vaginal and cesarean births. This medical-grade postpartum girdle provides the support needed to stabilize joints and manage swelling, helping you navigate the "fourth trimester" with confidence.

This seamless and comfortable postpartum support garment helps reduce pain, increase mobility, and manage postpartum bleeding and edema, all while fitting discreetly under clothing for all-day wear.

For the best fit, consult our sizing chart or contact Customer Service before ordering.

$47.99 Regular Price $79.99

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Specialized Postpartum Cesarean Girdle Design

One of the most important features of the Motif postpartum recovery garment is the specialized design for C-section moms. Unlike a traditional post-pregnancy girdle that requires you to pull tight fabric over a fresh wound after a C-section, our postpartum girdle features a convenient side zipper. This allows for easy, pain-free wear that protects the incision site while providing the necessary postpartum recovery support to help you get back on your feet.

Targeted Compression for Core Stability and Pain Relief

Post-delivery, your body requires extra TLC as organs shift and stretched tissues begin to shrink. This maternity support garment delivers gentle, medical-grade compression from the upper abdomen down to the thighs to reduce swelling (edema) and stabilize the abdomen with structured support panels. It is highly effective at relieving common conditions such as pelvic girdle pain and sacroiliac (SI) joint instability.

Functional All-Day Comfort

For a maternity compression garment to be effective, it must be comfortable enough for all-day wear. Motif postpartum recovery garments are made from a breathable, lightweight blend of 76% nylon and 24% spandex, ensuring a snug fit that stays discreet under your everyday clothes. To ensure the support stays exactly where you need it, we’ve included adjustable shoulder straps and silicone leg grippers to prevent the fabric from riding up. Additionally, the functional split-crotch design makes trips to the restroom convenient.

What Is a Postpartum Compression Garment?

A postpartum recovery garment is a specialized medical device designed to support your musculoskeletal system during recovery. Unlike standard shapewear, a postpartum garment applies targeted pressure to reduce internal swelling and bleeding while promoting proper alignment of the pelvic floor and abdominal wall.

Using high-quality postpartum recovery garments can help strengthen your core muscles and provide the stability needed as your organs shift back into their pre-pregnancy positions.

Why You Need a Postpartum Compression Garment

In the weeks following delivery, your ligaments and connective tissues begin to shrink and firm up. A post-pregnancy girdle provides the external support your body needs during this transition. Medical-grade postpartum compression garments support this internal hard work without placing undue pressure on the pelvic floor. As you adjust to motherhood, the postpartum girdle helps stabilize the SI joint and improves mobility, allowing you to stand and sit with proper spine alignment.

Why You Need a Postpartum Compression Garment

Diastasis Recti Recovery

Diastasis Recti (DR)—the separation of the abdominal muscles—is a common condition where the linea alba stretches during pregnancy. While it often resolves on its own, using postpartum compression wear provides 360-degree core stability, helping guide the muscles back together. Our post-pregnancy girdle supports the abdominal wall, helping you rebuild core strength and reduce instability caused by persistent DR.

Posture and Back Pain

When the sacroiliac (SI) joint, which helps to stabilize the pelvis, loosens to allow the hips to widen in preparation for childbirth, it can cause lower back pain and discomfort. This pain often persists into the postpartum period, before the joints and muscles have had a chance to fully stabilize. Keeping good posture can be difficult in this period of reduced core strength and stability. Wearing a high-quality postpartum support garment has been shown to help moms maintain good posture, providing abdominal support, aligning the lower back properly and combatting back pain. As you start resuming some of your daily activities, the postpartum compression garment is a wonderful back support aid to help you establish good movement habits, including sitting and standing with proper spine alignment.

When to Wear The Postpartum Support Garment

Our Postpartum Recovery Garment offers pelvic floor support that can be worn starting around two weeks after birth and continued up to four months postpartum. It’s especially helpful during daily activities like feeding your baby, walking, doing household tasks, or anytime you need extra support.

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Get Your Postpartum Recovery Garment Through Insurance

Motif Maternity Compression Garments are FDA-listed medical devices, which means they are often eligible for coverage through health insurance providers. We make the process simple to get them covered by Medicaid or private insurance:

Use Motif’s Insurance Lookup Tool to look up your insurance and state.
Get matched with a medical supplier that carries Motif Compression Garments and is covered by your insurance.
Click their link and fill out their qualify form. Their reps will get in touch with any additional information they need.
Receive your garments in the mail!

“Motif’s Postpartum Recovery Garment supports both your pelvic floor and your abdomen so that all of these areas will come back together to form a strong core. Once these set muscles have had the time they need to be a firm foundation around your abdomen, they will hold you steady during your daily activities and hopefully you’ll have avoided any additional problems along the way.”

Rebekah Mustaleski
Certified Professional Midwife

Motif Maternity Compression are FDA-listed medical devices designed to provide support and relief for pregnant and new moms. These garments may be covered by your insurance. Here’s how you find out.

Use Motif’s Insurance Lookup Tool to look up your insurance and state.
Get matched up with a medical supplier that carries Motif Compression and covers your insurance.
Click their link and fill out their qualify form. Their reps will get in touch with any additional information they need.
Receive your garments in the mail!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I wear my Maternity Compression?

You can wear your Motif Pregnancy Support Band anytime from three to nine months during your pregnancy. Motif Postpartum Support Garments are designed for one week to four months postpartum. Compression socks can be worn throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period.

Can I wear my Maternity Compression Garments under clothing?

Yes, all Motif Compression Garments are designed to fit comfortably and discreetly under clothing and are made with breathable fabric.

What are the Compression Products made of?

The Pregnancy Support Band is made of Nylon and Polyester. The Compression Socks are made of a blend of Nylon, Spandex and Polyester. The Post Partum Garment is made of latex-free Nylon and Spandex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Postpartum Recovery Garment?

The Postpartum Recovery Garment is designed to support and stabilize loose and weak muscles after vaginal or c-section birth.

How is the Postpartum Recovery Garment different from shapewear?

Shapewear, or spanx, isn’t designed to make any lasting changes to your body, it’s made to act as a temporary fix. A postpartum recovery garment, however, is specifically created to facilitate long-term, lasting changes as your body restores itself after delivery. It is also an FDA-listed medical device that supports both your pelvic floor and abdomen and promotes good posture.

When should I wear my Postpartum Recovery Garment?

The Postpartum Recovery Garment is designed for one week to four months postpartum.

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