I gained maybe 18kg (39,7lb) and am due Jan 6th. People are surprised at how big my bump is. I have stayed hydrated and moisturized well, so I’ve luckily escaped any stretch marks (so far), but I still worry what my belly is gonna look like after birth. Can anyone tell me what to expect? I’d love any advice on how to help it shrink nicely in a healthy way – did anyone try belly bands and can say whether they help or not?

Although I’m huge, I doubt my abdominal muscles have ripped. I can still tighten and lift my belly.