I don't use the top strap thing on it. It helps a lot with my contractions and stomach muscle tightness if I am standing or walking, but I find it uncomfortable to sit in without loosening (but I think the same would be true for any model).
I have another brand that is the exact same design, but for some reason, this one is much more comfortable.
Married 8/2008.
IVF with PGD March 2013.
3/22 ER: 25R, 20M, 15F. 9 genetically normal, and 3 survived to Day 5
3/27 ET: transferred 1 embryo, beta 9dp5dt=163, 12dp5dt=639
4/25 1st ultrasound at 7 weeks = identical twins with heartbeats?!!!
PPROM at 31w, delivery at 32 weeks of two beautiful girls
Re: Maternity support belt
I have the Upsie Belly by Belly Bandit
https://www.amazon.com/Upsie-Belly-Bandit-Pregnancy-Support/dp/B00944XOAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377398669&sr=8-1&keywords=upsie+belly
3/22 ER: 25R, 20M, 15F. 9 genetically normal, and 3 survived to Day 5
3/27 ET: transferred 1 embryo, beta 9dp5dt=163, 12dp5dt=639
4/25 1st ultrasound at 7 weeks = identical twins with heartbeats?!!!