Celebrity moms like Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani have used the Cinch girdle to get back in shape after giving birth and it’s slowly gaining popularity amongst well-to-do moms who shop in upscale maternity shops and are in the know. The Cinch belt belly band adjustable tummy wrap JFM package, which is supposedly safe to use a day after giving birth, is a wraparound belt that is a foot long and the makers of the contraption claim that moms regain their figure,

“by tightening all the abdominal muscles with the dual front panels and further cinching with double side wings.”

However, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in the UK say that it is not safe to use because the uterus is still going down after birth and the girdle could hide any internal bleeding if the uterus is not deflating naturally. The manufacturer claims they have had no complaints but the RCM says that alignment and posture can’t be corrected with binding clothing and what women should do instead is visit obstetrician physiotherapists if they are working on slimming down after pregnancy.

Celeb Diet Doc
Claims that this device “tightens” abd muscles are ridiculous. If anything a wrap would lead to muscle atrophy since it promotes immobilization. Your best bet to slim down your belly is to eat right and exercise.

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Check out the abs on this hot mama! The mother-of-two has been showing off her post-baby figure across America as her band, No Doubt, tour the US. Even though Gwen gave birth to her second son, Zuma, 10 months ago, she hits the gym four days a week with her personal trainer and mixes up her routine with lightweight resistance and a little bit of cardio.

But with the start of their nationwide Summer Tour 2009 in May, the band has been forced to take their personal trainers with them on tour – because they attract too much attention at the gym.

“I have to wear make-up to the gym because I get some dude doing sit-ups next to me and surreptitiously taking pictures,” she told ContactMusic.com.

Gwen has been working intermittently with personal trainer, Mike Heatlie, since 1997. Even though Heatlie isn’t a big advocate of cardio training, he gets his clients to focus on interval training, resistance exercises and a good diet instead.

Watch this video of Gwen rocking her rock-hard abs in Milwaukee.

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Gwen Stefani knows how to eat healthy. Take a look at Gwen Stefani’s “tour rider” obtained by TMZ.com which lists her preferences for her back stage dressing room. She’s into organic fruits, veggies, soy, nuts, tea and water:

2- 3 Packs Silk “Very Vanilla” Soy Milk Individual Serving Sides
1- Hot Tea set up to include, Tea Kettle, Organic Honey, Spoons, Fresh Lemons, 1 Box Twinnings English Breakfast Tea – Decaffeinated, 1 Box Organic Peppermint Tea, and 1 Box Organic Chamomile Tea…
1- Organic selection of whole vegetables to include: 3 cucumbers, 1 bunch beets, 1 bunch organic carrots, 1 bag pre-washed spinach, 1 bunch flat leaf Italian parsley, 1 bunch celery (all must be organic)
1- Bowl of organic grown whole cashews
1- Bowl of organic grown whole almonds
1- Organic veggie tray with organic ranch dressing/dip
1- Organic fresh fruit tray – to include seasonal berries, melons, fruits, a tropical assortment also welcome
1- Organic fruit bowl – to include organic bananas, plums, apples and pears

Celebrity Diet Doctor Weigh in
On the road it’s easy to pack on the pounds and indulge in comfort foods. Gwen Stefani sets herself up for success by surrounding herself with healthy non-processed foods that will help with weight loss and weight maintenance. She proves… Great food in, smoking bod out.