this invention relates generally to a therapeutic medical garment that supports the abdomen or belly of a pregnant or post - partum woman and of either men or women with distended abdomens . the invention relates to an adjustable - support therapeutic undergarment which lifts the abdomen to prevent irritation of a surgical incision or scar in the lower abdominal or groin region such an incision resulting from a caesarian section or a hernia incision . the invention allows proper healing of the incision , and relieves both stress and strain on the scar and friction from the overhanging abdomen .