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Bella Band??

susangilchristsusangilchrist member
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I am a newbie to this board, so to speak.  I was here in July and miscarried in August.  I've been around the SAL board and decided to come over here for some more advice closer to where I am in my pregnancy.  I'll be 7 weeks tomorrow and am VERY bloated.  Even my looser pants are tight and uncomfortable.  I'm thinking of using my bella band, but feel like it's too early to go there.  When did you ladies begin to use bella bands or maternity pants???
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Re: Bella Band??

  • JT41275JT41275
    I used the bella band (the motherhood mat version).  It was great for skirts mostly that had a side zip.  Not so great on jeans...just okay.  I wouldn't start buying mat clothes just yet.  I found ones that I bought early weren't comfortable for the majority of the pregnancy.  Congrats and good luck!
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  • notintownnotintown
    I bought mine (motherhood version) 2 weeks ago.  It works well for me with my work pants.  Like pp said it does not work with my jeans.  It also stretches so if I get another I will get a different brand.
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  • GRKatersGRKaters member

    Tummy sleeve at 5 weeks, maternity pants at 8 weeks, exclusively maternity after 14.

     

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  • bbin09bbin09 member
    I just got the "be" Bella band offered by Target.  I've only used it on a pair of jeans and it worked great.
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  • HOLLYC81HOLLYC81
    I just ordered a Bella Band this week in case I need one.  I'm still not needing it yet...
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  • lhulllhull
    It is never too early to be comfy, especially at work.  I started wearing one and maternity pants at about 10 weeks.  Not everyday, but just when I feel I need it.
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  • TheBrownsTheBrowns
    I would use my bella band now - but I can't find it from my last pregnancy! Another trick is to wear a tighter long cardigan or tank top over unbuttoned pants - I have been doing that a lot.
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  • alli&patalli&pat member
    i would not sacrifice comfort jsut because you don't think you are far enough long.  however, when i was about 6w i was miserable and in the week or so it took me to contemplate what i was going to do, my bloating decreased significantly and i started fitting fairly comfortably into my pants again.  i'm just now getting back to being pretty uncomfortable in most pants - its time to bust out the bella band!
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