Did/does anyone use a maternity belt?

MrsPatterson

I didn't use one with DS and my back killed me the entire pregnancy.  It's starting already, and I'm wondering if I should try a maternity belt this time?  Just wanted to see if anyone had any feedback.

MrsB0701

completely off subject here but do you feel like you already have a small belly? I'm already kinda showing..... there's no way I'll be able to keep in a secret for too much longer

MrsPatterson

MrsB0701:

completely off subject here but do you feel like you already have a small belly? I'm already kinda showing..... there's no way I'll be able to keep in a secret for too much longer

I'm definitely bloated!  My pants are tight already and I think I'll be breaking out my BeBand any day now.  I feel like I'm faking it or something, but there's no way around it - pants that were comfortable 2 weeks ago are super tight now!  I'm wondering where I'll be in another 2 weeks.  I hope I can make it to my first dr's appt., since that's when I plan to announce to work. 

eas15905

I didn't and don't use one but my friend did when she was pregnant with her twins.  Do you know if your back pain is sciatica?  My midwives sent me to a chiropractor and he has performed miracles on my back.  I still have pain but not 24/7 and when I do it's much less then before.  

eas15905

Oh, and if you are interested in seeing a chiropractor make sure it's one that is used to working with pg patients.

lovesinthehouse

Ditto to the chiropractor post.

I haven't used a maternity belt, but I feel like I remember reading something about it contributing to weakened abs because you're not using them. I would put off wearing a belt for as long as possible for this reason. I got the impression they weren't designed for long-term use from the beginning of pregnancy. But I could be wrong.