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Pregnancy support belt suggestions?

slwprincessslwprincess member
in February 2014 Moms

Talked to OB about my pain this morning.  She stopped short of diagnosing it as SPD (for now anyway) but wants me to try wearing supportive shoes all the time (boo- I hate shoes!) and get a pregnancy support belt.  I'd like to get this today b/c I'm travelling later this week and will be on my feet a lot so I'm curious to see if the belt makes a difference.  Should I just go to Motherhood or BRU or where?  Are there different types?  I'm clueless...

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  • Mazingmommyof6Mazingmommyof6 member
    Belly bandit from motherhood :)
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  • MrsEvinskyMrsEvinsky member
    edited October 2013

    I got mine from Egan Medical Supply. I just got the belt, no the contraption with suspenders, etc.  I haven't received it yet, but it's what my midwife recommended. She said getting is from a medical supplier is much cheaper than ordering from a retailer which my research definitely confirmed.

     

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  • slwprincessslwprincess member
    Belly bandit from motherhood :)
    I thought this was for AFTER delivery? Clearly I need to do more research- ha!

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  • Mazingmommyof6Mazingmommyof6 member
    slwprincess said:

    Mazingmommyof6 said:

    Belly bandit from motherhood :)

    I thought this was for AFTER delivery? Clearly I need to do more research- ha!
    Oh noooo its awesome for tummy and back support. It even has a heat/ ice pack with a compartment to use the heat/ ice pack in :) check it out... It's amazing.
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  • ras26ras26 member
    My SIL gave me this one for running, but I would imagine it would work well for full-time use as well. https://www.amazon.com/Gabrialla-Elastic-Maternity-Support-Medium/dp/B000WFTHN4
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  • Kedra231Kedra231 member
    slwprincess said:
    Belly bandit from motherhood :)
    I thought this was for AFTER delivery? Clearly I need to do more research- ha!
    There's ones for support during pregnancy, & ones to help you tuck it all in & support your abdomen muscles until they tighten up again.  Some women swear those help you lose the baby weight faster.  I got a belt from some medical place for my first bought with SPD, but they can be tricky to get just right.  When I sat, it was too tight.  When I stood up, it would be too loose & I'd have to tighten it up.  The pressure also increased the frequency of bathroom trips... 

    I think I paid $35 to $45 for mine, and I def. never used it enough to justify that!

    BUT, if you find a good one that helps with the pain...I think the one ras26 posted looks semi-promising.  This time around I bought some belly bands...I'm hoping they do double duty of holding up my pants, AND giving me some support without being too tight or too loose every time I change position.  GL finding a comfy one that works well!  (Sorry about the SPD, it sucks, doesn't it.)
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  • slwprincessslwprincess member
    Motherhood was a bust. The only ones they had were great standing up but not comfy when I sat. Plus they looked awful under my clothes and made a crackly noise when I moved. Not going to cut it in the office!

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  • ufsandra85ufsandra85 member
    i got mine from my hospital but they sell them on amazon and have a good selection

    Married 11/27/09 and TTC right away
    Dx: Complete septate uterus with cervical duplication, endometrial polyps, PCOS, endometriosis, hypo thyroid, luteal phase defect
    4 uterus surgeries to correct my complete septum and to remove polyps and 2 years of seeing the RE, medicated cycles and IUIs
    Baby 1 and 2: BFP 3/3/11 with 2 babies EDD 11/1/11, M/C 4/6/11
    Baby #3: 8/11 pregnant EDD 4/27/11 and m/c:(
    Baby #4: 10/12/11 BFP! EDD 6/16/12m/c 10/26/11
    Baby #5: 3/13/12 BFP! EDD 11/25/12 ANOTHER m/c :(

    Baby #6: 2/14/13- BFP! EDD 10/24/13, CP 2/19/13
    Baby #7: 3/15/13- BFP! EDD 11/27/13, another CP
    Baby #8.  BFP 5/19/13 EDD 1/22/14. 8 was not our lucky number

    4th septum resection on 5/31/13.
    Baby #9: 6/29/13 BFP. C section scheduled for March 5th!

    My miracle baby was born March 5 at 9:33am. He was 8 lbs 12.5 oz and 21.25 inches long!

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  • jennylryanjennylryan member
    edited October 2013
    Is your pain more over your sacrum and pelvis or front in the crotch at your pubic symphysis?? One of the doctors I work with recommended (based on her personal experience while pg) the Mother To Be Maternity Support Belt. I got it and wear it once a week right now, but will definitely be wearing it more to help support my ever growing belly!!
    If it's more for SPD, you could try an SI belt. The physical therapist I was seeing recommended the Serola Sacroiliac belt. It's much more comfortable than the tan Maternity SI Loc belt that I got from my sister!
    You can get both on Amazon.
    Neither helps 100%, but I don't think anything other than giving birth will do that!! :)
    Jenny-34, DH-39, Furdog-Nissa
    TTC#1 since Aug '05, CP: 10/05, 8/12; BO: 1/13;
    IUI #8: BFP, beta 1, 6/4/13: 267, beta 2, 6/6/13: 765; First US 6/18/13-Twins!!!
    Due February 13, 2014 with two BOYS! 
    Henry Leo, 4# 13oz, 18.75 inches and Samuel Thomas, 6#, 18.5 inches arrived via c-section January 30th!  

     
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  • skoval77skoval77 member
    Check out the belly sport bra by Bao Bei Maternity.  It is one you will actually enjoy wearing daily as the material is super comfy.  It is designed by a Physical therapist/Pilates Instructor.
    www.baobeimaternity.com
    I love this support bandeau!

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