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Comfort After Birth is Possible With Postpartum Leggings

In this interview at The Bump, writer Megan Cahn went looking for "13 Best Postpartum Leggings to Support Recovery and Comfort", and she reached out to me about the benefits that postpartum leggings can present after birth. Here is an overview of the topic, with a link to the full article below.

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

Bringing a new life into the world is a transformative chapter where a woman's body undergoes profound changes.

Maternity leggings provide comfort to one's growing bump, but postpartum leggings? They're like a full-body hug, providing the indispensable support and comfort your body craves as it gracefully heals.

In a recent interview with The Bump, I emphasized that:

"Pregnancy, a time when your blood volume can surge by as much as 50 percent, requires a bit of time to recalibrate postpartum.

Postpartum leggings, the unsung heroes for recovery, come to the rescue. They enhance lower limb circulation, alleviate the strain on your groin and pelvis, ease discomfort from c-section or vaginal delivery, help to support pesky lower back pain, and tenderly cradle your perineal and abdominal areas. As I pointed out,

"Postpartum brings with it a surge in progesterone, leading to swelling in your extremities. Postpartum leggings? They're the soothing balm, addressing both the swelling and the associated discomfort.

Now, you might be wondering: "What sets maternity leggings apart from their postpartum counterparts?" It's beautifully simple. Maternity leggings are designed to embrace the unique changes that come with pregnancy. In contrast, postpartum leggings are the supportive cocoon that welcomes and nurtures the changes that follow the miracle of childbirth.

The Bump's Top Picks: 

OVERALL BEST POSTPARTUM LEGGINGS

Kindred Bravely Louisa Maternity & Postpartum Support Leggings at Kindred Bravely, $90

BEST POSTPARTUM COMPRESSION LEGGINGS

Belly Bandit Mother Tucker Postpartum Compression Leggings at Belly Bandit, $79.95

BEST C-SECTION LEGGINGS

SRC Recovery Post Partum Leggings at SRC Health, $199

BEST POSTPARTUM LEGGINGS WITH POCKETS

Quince Ultra-Form Performance Maternity & Postpartum Leggings at Quince, $29.90

BEST POSTPARTUM HIGH-WAISTED LEGGINGS

Seraphine Postpartum Shaping Leggings at Seraphine, $55

BEST POSTPARTUM BREATHABLE LEGGINGS

Love & Fit SoftLuxe Stay Put Leggings at Love & Fit, $89

BEST POSTPARTUM PLUS SIZE LEGGINGS

Storq Signature Leggings at Storq, $74

BEST COMBO MATERNITY/POSTPARTUM LEGGINGS

Hatch The Ultra Soft Before, During & After Legging at Hatch Collection , 

BEST POSTPARTUM EVERYDAY LEGGINGS

BLANQI Everyday Highwaist Postpartum + Nursing Support Leggings at Walmart, $59.97

BEST POSTPARTUM SEAMLESS LEGGINGS

Preggo Leggings Snapback Postpartum Leggings at Nordstrom, From $50

Reach out to us here if you would like to schedule an appointment, or you can access the full article at The Bump here.

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