SRC Restore Support Mini Shorts - Uterine Prolapse & Continence Treatment

Correct measurement for our garments is crucial. As they are medical garments they may not always correlate to general/fashion clothing sizes. General fashion sizes also vary drastically by country and by brand (we find that an Australian XS can equate to a S or even M in American sizes) so we strongly recommend you have someone else take your measurements and use this guide to size yourself up.

We also have a video for you to reference in terms of measuring yourself correctly here:

SRC Pregnancy Garments have been specifically designed to support your ‘baby carrying pelvis’ and reduce the stress placed on it through your pregnancy. This allows you to stay at work for longer, helps you get back on your feet and move around more easily and just generally makes you feel like yourself again.

Patented Anatomical Support Panels (ASP) in the SRC Pregnancy Garments deliver targeted compression, ideal for treating multiple conditions like lower back pain, pelvic girdle pain and mild varicose veins as well as vulvar varicosities.

They provide support to the pelvic area through gentle yet constant compression, activating muscles and encouraging core stability, reducing swelling and muscle fatigue.

The ASP deliver True Cross Compression (TCC) as each layer within the panel is cut on a different plane so that during activity no compression is lost at any time.

The triple layer compression ASP including the gusset panel, have been shown to significantly help with the pressure associated with vulval veins.

The research and development of our fabric was extensive as we wanted to ensure that it provided support and comfort with no feeling of restriction. Our uniquely milled fabric goes through rigorous independent testing to ensure that it is of the highest quality and can stretch and return to its original shape consistently after wash and wear to provide you with optimal performance and a longer lasting garment.

To make sure we deliver this we decided to test our fabric against one of the leading compression brands in the marketplace to assess whether the compression properties were sustained after multiple washes and how this compared to the other brand.

We subjected the fabric to 100 wash cycles followed by an extension test. Our fabric not only retained its original size and shape (against the competitor which shrunk significantly) but also retained the same high level of compression at the conclusion of testing.

For wear and care instructions, click here

To see more research on SRC Garments, click here

• SRC Restore garments can be worn in conjunction with any treatment from your pelvic health specialist 
• For best results wear day and night for as many hours as you can, 
• Through the use of a patented Anatomical Support Panel, specifically the gusset panel, the SRC Restore garment provides continuous even compression to the entire perineal area to assist with improving the symptoms of bladder and uterine prolapse
• The garments have been shown to help with symptoms of mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence
• Continuous compression to the perineum has been said to activate pelvic floor muscles through a possible proprioceptive feedback loop
• Activating pelvic floor muscles positively influences their strength and their ability to support bladder and uterine function. 
• Wearing the garment and combining it with a women’s health physio program should improve symptoms faster.

Interview with Sinead O’Donovan – Founder and Managing Director:

00.00 to 1.12 - About SRC Health and the new product SRC Restore
1.13 to 2.16 - How the idea for came about
2.17 to 3.08 - The product development process
3.10 to 4.57 - How the product was tested
4.58 to 6.48 - The Anatomical Support Panels in the garment
6.49 to 7.55 - How the product is different to all other continence solutions on the market
7.56 to 8.39 - Research findings
8.40 to 9.26 - Who is the product best suited for?
9.27 to 10.35 - SRC Health Product Guarantee

Did you know that:

• According to the World Health Organization, Stress Urinary Incontinence is a global issue affecting millions with similar incidences across different populations, with massive economic and intangible costs.
• Over a 3-month period, 50% of women aged 45-59 years of age experienced some degree of mild, moderate, or severe urinary incontinence and
• Urinary incontinence affects up to 37% of Australian women.
• According to the Continence Foundation of Australia, over half of all women who have had a child have some level of prolapse.
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (bladder and uterine prolapse) symptoms include:
  • feeling like something is pushing down
  • feeling like there’s a foreign object in your abdomen
  • a weak bladder, needing to urinate (pee) often, or difficulties urinating
  • a “dragging” pain in the abdomen
  • pain during sex
  • back pain
  • pressure sores and bleeding in the vagina

(Reference: https://www.continence.org.au/pages/key-statistics.html)

Do you know what stage of SUI stress urinary incontinence or bladder prolapse you have? Regardless of the stage please see a health care professional and refer to the below table to see whether SRC Restore Uterine Prolapse and Continence treatment Garments for Women may assist these conditions.

Stages of Urinary incontinence³

Stage I Light, urine loss quantity maximally until 10 g (10 mls)/24 hour
Stage II Moderate, urine loss quantity of 11 to 50 g (11-50 mls)/24 hour
Stage III Heavy, urine loss quantity over 50 g (50+ mls)/24 hour

The four categories of uterine prolapse are¹

Stage 1 Uterus is in the upper half of the vagina
Stage 2 Uterus has descended nearly to the opening of the vagina
Stage 3 Uterus protrudes out of the vagina
Stage 4 Uterus is completely out of the vagina

Grades of bladder prolapse (cystocele) are²

Stage 1 Bladder protrudes a little way into the vagina
Stage 2 Bladder protrudes so far into the vagina that it is close to the vaginal opening
Stage 3 Bladder protrudes out of the vagina

The SRC Fabric Technology:

• The research and development of our fabric was extensive as we wanted to ensure that it provided support and comfort with no feeling of restriction.
• Our uniquely milled fabric goes through rigorous independent testing to ensure that it is of the highest quality and can stretch and return to its original shape consistently after wash and wear to provide you with optimal performance and a longer lasting garment.
• To make sure we deliver this we decided to test our fabric against one of the leading compression brands in the marketplace to assess whether the compression properties were sustained after multiple washes and how this compared to the other brand.
• We subjected the fabric to 100 wash cycles followed by an extension test. Our fabric not only retained its original size and shape (against the competitor which shrunk significantly) but also retained the same high level of compression at the conclusion of testing.

For wear and care instructions, click here

To see the incontinence research on SRC Restore, click here

To see the prolapse research on SRC Restore, click here

This is a question we get asked a lot by women wondering which length will be the best fit for their needs. Each length has different features and benefits and, ultimately, it comes down to personal preference for each customer in what they will get the most wear from:

• Full-length leggings provide the best venous return and are a fashion staple that can be worn like any other pair of black leggings. However, you may need help putting them on for the first time, and they may not be preferable for women in warmer climates.
• Regular (knee-length) shorts can be worn like bike shorts as both an undergarment and outerwear. They provide a slightly better venous return than our Mini length.
• Mini Length Shorts are preferred by many women because they fit perfectly under shorter dresses and are great for hotter climates. They are also the easiest to put on.

Specially designed by women for women, our postpartum compression garments are crafted to provide support and flexibility for recovering mums without any feeling of restriction. Using smooth, breathable, anti-chafing fabrics, they are designed for prolonged wear without causing irritation, ensuring comfort throughout the day.

Both the shell and the lining of our  SRC Recovery garments are also made of 80% polyamide and 20% elastane. With uniquely milled, high-quality fabrics,  you can rest assured that they maintain their elasticity and shape even after multiple wears and washes. With this True Cross Compression Technology, each layer of fabric is cut differently, providing consistent and reliable compression during any activity so you never lose the support you need during recovery.