Former Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis gave birth just two and a half weeks ago.
And on Thursday the new mum, 34, revealed she is using a postpartum belly band after welcoming her first child with fiancé Michael Brunelli, 32.
The former makeup artist-turned-influencer shared a picture of herself posing in a mirror selfie in her support band.
In the background Michael can be seen having fun with their little tot Lucius.
Postpartum belly bands are often used to help new mothers heal after childbirth.
Former Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis gave birth just two and a half weeks ago. And on Thursday the new mum, 34, revealed she is using a postpartum belly band after welcoming her first child with fiancé Michael Brunelli, 32
“Lel,” Martha captioned the post.
She settled into a chic pair of white pajamas and mules, and pulled her dark locks back and out of her face.
According to Webmd, belly bands support the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles after childbirth.
Postpartum belly bands are often used to help new mothers heal after childbirth
What does a postpartum belly band do?
– Reduces swelling after surgery
– Helps relieve pain
– Provides compression to support the pelvic floor after childbirth
– Helps to aid healing and support the waist area
– May help women who have experienced abdominal muscle separation
– It will not help you lose weight or trim waist
In 2021, model and AFL WAG Jesinta Campbell revealed that she uses abdominal bandages to aid in postpartum healing.
On February 27th, Michael and Martha announced the birth of their son Lucius.
“Lucius Brunelli. He’s here, he’s perfect,” Martha wrote alongside a picture of the newborn wrapped in a baby blanket.
In the comments below the post, Michael, 32, explained how to pronounce the child’s name by writing “LOO-SHUS,” in case you’re wondering.
The couple was inundated with congratulations from their famous friends.
“Yes hair!!! I’m going to SQUISH, CONGRATULATIONS YOU BOTH!!!!’ wrote Kayla Itsines, commenting on the child’s thick black mane.
“Ooooooo my god hi hunni,” Chloe Szep commented, while Nadia Bartel added, “Oh the little man is here!! congratulations’.
Brittany Hockley chimed in with “Congratulations guys!!”. and Abbie Chatfield wrote: ‘Congratulations!!!’
‘Congratulations! He’s beautiful,” Jesinta Campbell wrote, while Roxy Jacenko added, “Oh so cute.”
Michael and Martha announced the birth of their son Lucius on February 27th. “Lucius Brunelli. He’s here, he’s perfect,” Martha wrote alongside a picture of the newborn wrapped in a baby blanket
The baby’s name comes as a surprise as many believed Martha revealed her son’s name earlier last month.
She posted to Instagram Stories to reveal that the baby will have a classic Italian name and shared a page from a photo album created at her baby shower over the weekend that appears to have named the child.
Martha’s mother, Mary, had written in the book, “Dearest, Giuseppe, you are my first grandchild.”
At the end, she added: “I love you Giuseppe. I can’t wait to meet you.
Martha’s pregnancy journey hasn’t been easy and the influencer went offline before sharing her new expectation.
The couple announced they were waiting for their first child in October, months after the influencer had already become pregnant.
They explained the reason for Martha’s extended absence from social media is that she was ill with excessive nausea and vomiting.
The couple announced they were waiting for their first child in October, months after the influencer had already become pregnant