Belly Band for Pregnancy Support, What Is It? Did It Help You?

I put out my back while pregs. Walking up the slightest incline or the stairs was a super challenge. The belly band helped. I think I got one from the drugstore. It was about 9-12 inches wide, made of elasticy/ breathable material, and had a wide velcro closure. It helped support the belly, and helped support my back.

Some people use them throughout pregnancy to help support their abdominal muscles and allegedly help them recover sooner.

Once my back pain resolved, I stopped using mine.

It cost under $20, and for me proved worthwhile.

I didn't have that pain. However, when I went to the hospital at 36 or 36 weeks pregnant they put a belly band type thing on me to hold the monitors in place. I wanted to keep that thing on forever! They are just so comfortable while you're pregnant :)

Just get it and even if it doesn't stop the pain, it wouldn't be wasted money cause those things are divine for late pregnancy tummies.

I wore these leggings, and they were awesome: http://www.barenecessities.com/assets-by-sara-blakely-mar...=

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I used a boppy one for back pain. I had to stand at work and wearing really helped. And it is designed to be worn with a pregnant belly and fliped around for postpartum.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=333190...

I wore something called a Belly Bra, which is basically like a tight fitting top that has a support band under the belly. I ordered it online from Target. I did find it helpful to wear at work or while exercising, I felt like it kind of kept everything in place. My belly was so low with my second and wearing this did give me support, but boy did it feel good to take it off when I got home from work. I guess it could be compared to wearing control top underwear or spanx maybe.
Go to bellybra.com to check it out 39.99 but only 29.99 from Target and I honestly think it's the same thing.

I had the exact same thing with both of my pregnancies. I had a bella band, but it was more of a clothing accessory. Didn't help the pain at all.

The only thing that I found to help was physical therapy. There is a stretch you can do to relieve the pain and there are other toning exercises you can do to help as well. Just be sure to get a physical therapist that knows about the issue and works with pregnant women.

Good luck!

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