I've just noticed in the last week that running is causing some round ligament pain. I really hate to give running up and my midwife was recommending a maternity belt.
I was wondering if anyone had experience with this...does it work? Are they worth it? And do you recommend a certain one?
Running is therapy for me and I hate to give it up!
Thanks!
Re: Pregnant runners-do you use a maternity belt?
I am 13 weeks now and I've noticed that when i run I have to have my work out bottoms over my stomach to keep it from bouncing so much. I've heard of the belts and I am seriously thinking of buying one for my self. I can definetly feel the ligament pains more after I run too. I take some tylenol if they become too painful. It helped the last time I took them. Then again I also did a toning class that day so that could have been something else I was sore form.
Running is therapy for me too and I want to do it for as long as I can.
I didn't run while I was pregnant - and I regret it so much!
If the RLP doesn't get better with a belt, look into pool running or swimming
My thoughts exactly. I didn't notice a huge difference but it definitely helped. If you're starting to have pain, I'd give it a shot.
Thanks girls for sharing!
For any other ladies in my situation, I read in my running book that you can even try wearing bike shorts for extra support. I had packed mine away so I tried to use the bella band and it worked great! Just a suggestion!
I wore a simple one made my Medela from week 20 - 40. I ran intervals the last 4-5 weeks of my pregnancy and ran a mile and a half the day before I was admitted. (I was overdue and was trying to get things started...)
It helped tremendously in the beginning with relieving the pressure of Baby Bix's head banging against my bladder. Later it just helped adjust the bounce and general weight of things.
I highly recommend it!