If a binder dug in, rode up or got too hot to keep on, this is the other way round. It pulls on like underwear, there is no velcro and nothing to fasten, and the compression is lighter than a wrap — so it is still on at four in the afternoon.
The Postpartum Support Brief
High-waisted support for after a C-section. Comfortable near the scar, and it stays put.
$29.99
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S to 5XL · free size exchange if it is not right
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Sizes S–5XL
- 1 free size exchange
Two measurements find your size.
Waist — just above your belly button, breathing out. Keep the tape flat and snug, not tight.
Hips — around the fullest part of your hips and bottom.
If your waist and hips land in different sizes, take the larger one. The support still works, and it stays comfortable through a whole day rather than something you want off by the afternoon.
It is a stretch knit with a high waist. If you are between sizes, or would like a looser hold, choose the larger size.
Open the size guide to find your size from your waist measurement, or see the full chart.
Your body is still changing in the early weeks, so measure on the day rather than going by what you wore before.
If the size is not right, you have 45 days from your order date to get a free size exchange.
- Fabric — 90% polyester, 10% elastane: a soft, stretchy knit that sits close
- Waistband — a narrow, high-rise waistband that sits a short way above the navel
- Edges — thin, flat stitched binding, so there are no bulky seams or elastic
- Support bands — two wide support bands, set on the diagonal, that spread the support across your whole middle instead of pulling it into one tight band
- Coverage — opaque through the body. The mesh panels are dense and only faintly translucent
- Care — machine wash cold and hang to dry. Do not bleach or tumble dry
Shipping
- Processing — 1–3 business days
- United States — 6–9 business days once dispatched
- Cost — $6.99 in the US, free on orders of $40 or more
Returns
A 45-day promise, counted from your order date. If it isn’t right, email us and choose a free size exchange or a refund. You keep the item; there is nothing to send back.
Postpartum Support Brief
Find your size
Your size:
That size fits hips .
If your hips land in a bigger size, take the bigger one. It is a stretch knit with a high waist, so the larger size still holds.
How to measure
Waist. Measure a couple of inches above your belly button, or the narrowest part of your waist, keeping the tape level. If you are postpartum, measure above the fullest part of your belly.
Hips. Measure around the fullest part of your hips and bottom, tape level.
- Sizing tip. Go by your waist measurement, not your usual clothing size. Your body changes after a baby, and the size you wore before often no longer matches. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one for the most comfortable fit.
- Easy exchange. Wrong size? Email us and we will send the right one free. You do not need to send the first one back.
- 45 days to decide. If it is not right for you, choose a free size exchange or a refund within 45 days of your order date.
Not sure? Email support@afternine.store with your waist and hips and we will help you choose.
| Size | Waist | Hips |
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| S | 28–30" | 36–37" |
| M | 31–32" | 38–40" |
| L | 33–35" | 41–42" |
| XL | 36–37" | 43–44" |
| 2XL | 38–40" | 45–47" |
| 3XL | 41–43" | 48–50" |
| 4XL | 44–46" | 51–53" |
| 5XL | 47–49" | 54–56" |
Your body is still changing in the early weeks, so measure on the day rather than going by what you wore before. If the size is not right, you have 45 days from your order date for a free size exchange.
Is this for me?
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Just had your baby
Your belly feels soft and new right now, and that's normal. After Nine gives it a gentle, steady hold, so you feel secure through feeds, naps and first walks.
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Second time around
You remember the velcro binders that dug in and rolled up. This one pulls on like underwear and sits flat under your clothes, so you'll actually keep wearing it.
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Getting ready early
Add it to your recovery kit now, and soft, simple support will be waiting for you in the weeks after birth.
The weeks after birth feel different.
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Getting out of bed feels like a project.
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A laugh, a cough, and you brace for it.
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Lifting, bending, sitting. Again and again.
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It's normal. It can still feel strange.
Wear it. Forget it.
Support without restriction
No velcro. No wrapping. No readjusting.
Postpartum support for real life
Wear it. Forget it.
Support without restriction
No velcro. No wrapping. No readjusting.
Postpartum support for real life
Wear it. Forget it.
Support without restriction
No velcro. No wrapping. No readjusting.
Postpartum support for real life
Wear it. Forget it.
Support without restriction
No velcro. No wrapping. No readjusting.
Postpartum support for real life
Wear it. Forget it.
Support without restriction
No velcro. No wrapping. No readjusting.
Postpartum support for real life
Wear it. Forget it.
Support without restriction
No velcro. No wrapping. No readjusting.
Postpartum support for real life
Held, not squeezed
Steady, even support across your middle — firm enough to feel held, gentle enough to wear all day. No single tight band, and nothing you count the hours to take off.
- Even, gentle support
- No single tight edge
- Comfortable for all-day wear
Stays where you put it
A high-waist cut that sits flat and stays put when you move. No rolling down, no riding up, no reaching under your clothes to fix it.
- Doesn't roll or slide
- Smooth under clothes
- Breathable enough to forget
How it compares to a traditional binder
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Even support, no single tight edge
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The usual fixes can make it harder.
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Shapewear shorts
Rolls down as you move.
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Hooks and clips
Hard to undo at every bathroom trip.
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Velcro binders
They trap heat.
What it is
90% polyester, 10% elastane. High-waist, with two wide support bands and breathable mesh panels. The high-rise waistband sits a short way above the navel and stays put when you move. Eight sizes, S to 5XL, in Black, Nude, Lilac and Navy. Comfortable near a C-section scar, works with pads, and lighter compression than a wrap.
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Will it squeeze?
No. It holds with broad, soft bands instead of one tight edge. Firm enough to feel, soft enough to forget.
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Will I actually keep wearing it?
That's the point. It goes on like underwear, with nothing to wrap, fasten or fight with.
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What if it's not right for me?
You have 45 days from your order date. Keep it, and we’ll send a new size free or refund you. Nothing to send back.
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Questions about fit and wear
The ones we get asked most.
Go by your waist measurement rather than your usual clothing size. After a baby the two often stop matching, and that is exactly who this is made for. Measure just above your belly button, breathing out, with the tape flat and snug. If your waist and hips point to different sizes, take the larger one. Sizes run S to 5XL, and the full chart is in the Size & fit tab.
The high-rise waistband sits a short way above the navel, and the two wide support bands spread the hold right around your middle rather than pressing on one spot — so there is no single tight band to fold over. There is no velcro to work loose either. It stays where you put it, including when you sit down.
The edges are finished with a thin, flat stitched binding instead of bulky elastic, and the leg openings lie flat, so there is less to show through. It is made to sit smooth under jeans, leggings and fitted dresses.
90% polyester and 10% elastane, with breathable mesh panels and a lined gusset. The polyester keeps it light and smooth against skin that may still be tender. The elastane lets it hold steady, stay put when you move, and return to shape wash after wash. No latex, no boning, no hard plastic edges.
That depends on you. Many women start using gentle support in the early weeks, but recovery is individual — particularly after a caesarean or a difficult birth. Ask your own midwife, OB or care provider what makes sense for you and when.
You can, and you do not need to. Plenty of women wear it through the day and give their body a break overnight; others keep it on for a nap or an evening on the sofa. The only rule is that it should always feel supportive, never restrictive. If it ever feels too tight to relax in, take it off.
After Nine is a comfort and support garment, not a medical device, and we don't make claims about treating or closing abdominal separation. If diastasis is a concern for you, a pelvic-floor or postpartum physiotherapist is the right person to assess it.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, ideally in a laundry bag, or wash it by hand. Hang to dry. No tumble dryer, no bleach and no fabric softener — that is what keeps the elastane firm and the support feeling like it did on the first day.
For as long as it helps. Some women wear it mostly in the first weeks; others keep reaching for it months later. There is no deadline attached to it and no timeline you are behind on.
Shipping & returns
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Shipping
Orders are processed in 1–3 business days, then arrive in 6–9 business days in the US. Shipping is $6.99, or free on orders of $40 or more.
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Returns
A 45-day promise, counted from your order date. If it isn’t right, email us and choose a free size exchange or a refund. You keep the item; there is nothing to send back.
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• FREE US SHIPPING ON $40+
• PULLS ON LIKE UNDERWEAR
• CUSTOMER SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK
• 45-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
• FREE US SHIPPING ON $40+
• PULLS ON LIKE UNDERWEAR
• CUSTOMER SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK
• 45-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
• FREE US SHIPPING ON $40+
• PULLS ON LIKE UNDERWEAR
• CUSTOMER SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK