Shapewear Guide

Many new mothers in Saudi Arabia ask us the same question: when can I start wearing shapewear after birth, and which piece should I choose? This guide answers both, simply. It is general advice, not medical advice. Your doctor knows your recovery best.

First: ask your doctor

Before you wear any shapewear after giving birth, check with your doctor or midwife. This matters most after a caesarean section, because the scar needs to heal before anything presses on it. Many women wait until their postnatal check-up, which is often around six weeks after birth, but your doctor may give you a different timing.

Postpartum belt or shapewear?

• A postpartum belt or binder is a medical support garment. If your doctor recommends one in the first weeks, follow their advice on the type and how long to wear it.
• Brazilian shapewear like Lupo and Liz is made to smooth your shape under clothes. It is not a medical device and does not treat diastasis recti or speed up recovery.

So think of shapewear as the next step: for when you feel ready to go back to your usual abaya, dresses and jeans and want a smoother look.

Which piece to choose after pregnancy

• High-waist bermuda or shaper short: covers the tummy and hips, stays in place and is easy to wear under an abaya. A good first piece. See our bermuda and shaper shorts.
• Seamless pieces: soft, no seams pressing on sensitive skin, and invisible under tight clothes. See the invisible collection.
• Waist corset: firmer, so better saved for later and for occasions, once your doctor is happy with your recovery.
• Breastfeeding? Choose a bottom piece such as a high-waist short or bermuda, so you don't have to take it off to feed.

How to choose the size

• Choose by your weight and height today, not your weight before pregnancy. Your body is still changing.
• If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one.
• Lupo and Liz sizes are based on weight and height. Check the size chart on each product page or read our size guide.
• For XL to XXXL, see our plus size shapewear.

How long to wear it

• Start with 2 to 3 hours a day and increase slowly.
• Don't sleep in everyday shapewear.
• Take it off and try a larger size if you feel pain, numbness, pressure on your scar or difficulty breathing.

More tips in how long to wear shapewear each day.

Need help choosing?

Message us on WhatsApp with your current weight, height and the outfit you want to wear, and we'll help you pick the right piece and size before you order. All our shapewear is original from Brazil, and delivery is free in Saudi Arabia on orders over 200 SAR. Browse all Brazilian shapewear.