{"product_id":"culotte-post-partum","title":"Postpartum Shapewear Panties","description":"\u003c!-- BLOC 1: MAIN DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003epostpartum shapewear panties\u003c\/strong\u003e are made for the first weeks after birth: an extra-high waist, a soft knit with no compression, and gentle support for a belly that's still sensitive — whether you had a vaginal birth or a C-section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high waist rises above your belly button to support your midsection softly, and the smooth edges stay clear of a C-section incision. All the comfort of recovery underwear, in a seamless design that still feels like real lingerie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular shapewear compresses — not what your body needs right now. These support without squeezing, so you can feel held together and comfortable in your clothes again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese panties are a comfort garment, not a medical device. After birth — especially a C-section — check with your OB-GYN or midwife before wearing any belly support, and make pelvic floor recovery your priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAfter a C-section vs. after a vaginal birth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter a C-section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incision sits low, just above your pubic bone. A seam or elastic rubbing there can irritate and hurt. The extra-high waist sits well \u003cem\u003eabove\u003c\/em\u003e the incision, and the smooth edges have no elastic to press on it. Wait until your incision has started to heal (usually 3 to 5 days, per your care team) and consider sizing up for the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter a vaginal birth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discomfort is more about a stretched belly and that \"empty\" feeling. The soft, wrapping knit gives a reassuring sense of support without compression — many moms feel better in their clothes as soon as they're home. It supports your recovery; it doesn't replace pelvic floor rehab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePostpartum panties vs. belly band vs. regular shapewear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"elya-table-wrapper\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F5F0E8;\"\u003e\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eElya postpartum panties\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003ePostpartum belly band \/ binder\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eRegular shapewear panties\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eSoft, wrapping, no compression\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eFirm, medical\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eSculpting compression\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF7F2;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eFirst weeks to a few months\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eOnly if your doctor recommends it\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eAfter pelvic floor recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a C-section incision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eSmooth edges, no rubbing\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eDepends on the model\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eCan irritate\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF7F2;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder clothes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eInvisible (seamless)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eBulky, visible\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eInvisible\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-day comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eLimited wear time\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #E8DFD3;\"\u003eA few hours\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a belly binder meets a specific medical need and should be used on your doctor's advice; regular shapewear comes \u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e recovery; these panties fill the gap in between, when you want comfort and gentle support rather than compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to wear them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the hospital (days 1–5)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith your care team's OK, you can wear them from the day after birth. After a C-section, wait for the incision to start healing and consider one size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt home (weeks 1–4)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is when they help most: your body is still swollen and changing daily. The gentle support wraps your belly, and the high waist works under leggings, joggers and stretchy jeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPLIT --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BLOC 2: MATERIAL \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78% nylon, 22% spandex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless knit — no visible seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-high waist (above the belly button)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, non-compressive knit made for postpartum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth edges that stay off a C-section incision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo elastic digging in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton-lined gusset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle support for postpartum recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand wash in cold water with a gentle detergent, or machine wash on delicate inside a mesh laundry bag. Do not tumble dry, iron or bleach. Lay flat to dry, out of direct sun, so the spandex keeps its stretch and hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPLIT --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BLOC 3: SHIPPING \u0026 RETURNS --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is guaranteed against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tummy-control-underwear\"\u003eAll tummy control panties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater on (after about 6 months): \u003ca href=\"\/products\/high-waisted-shapewear-knickers\"\u003ehigh waisted shapewear panties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack to events: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/firm-control-bodysuit\"\u003efirm control bodysuit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/postpartum-shapewear-recovery-guide\"\u003ethe complete postpartum shapewear guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elya","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 2XS","offer_id":54930039931218,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XS","offer_id":54930039963986,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":54930039996754,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":54930040029522,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":54930040062290,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":54930040095058,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL","offer_id":54930040127826,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ 2XS","offer_id":54930040160594,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ XS","offer_id":54930040193362,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ S","offer_id":54930040226130,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ M","offer_id":54930040258898,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ L","offer_id":54930040291666,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ XL","offer_id":54930040324434,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ 2XL","offer_id":54930040357202,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ 2XS","offer_id":54930040389970,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ XS","offer_id":54930040422738,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ S","offer_id":54930040455506,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ M","offer_id":54930040488274,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ L","offer_id":54930040521042,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ XL","offer_id":54930040553810,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ 2XL","offer_id":54930040586578,"sku":null,"price":31.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/3321\/2498\/files\/culotte-post-partum-noir-face.webp?v=1792432402","url":"https:\/\/elyashapewear.co\/products\/postpartum-shapewear-knickers","provider":"Elya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}