Maternity support belt?

JoJoMama730 · October 2015

I'm having a lot of back pain, so much that I'm having a hard time making it through the work day. I sit at a desk most of the day, but do get up and move around a fair amount some days. I'm trying heat, stretching, etc., but the pain is becoming increasingly worse over time. I'm thinking about getting a maternity support belt to see if it helps, but there appear to be quite a few choices and I'm in new territory. Anybody have any tips or recommendations about support belts? Thanks.

Achae · October 2015

I tried the slim version from my friend. She swore by it to help with her back pain. I do know you're only supposed to use it for short periods of time because otherwise your muscles become dependent on it.

kmo8986 · October 2015

I had two last pregnancy. One that just is a wide elastic band you wear under your belly, which I liked, and use occasionally. Then the other one had that with like shoulder straps that crossed your chest and I didn't like that, it was too bulky and you could see it under almost all my clothes.

Monilee1017 · October 2015

This is the one I use. It has three pieces and you don't have to use all at once if you don't want to. https://t.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10813244&camp=PLAPPCG-_-PID8866047:BRUS&cagpspn=plab_8866047&eESource=CAPLA_DF:10813244:TRUS

Cricket99 · October 2015

I got one for when I spend long periods of time on my feet. I have also been using an exercise ball if I'm going to be sitting for a long time. Both have helped tremendously with my back pain and sciatica. Here is the link to the belt that I got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009LA4VOG/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

dc072175 · October 2015

My SIL recommended the one below to help with back and internal pelvic pain I am having. I love it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P1QAQQQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

maureenmce · October 2015

Has anyone found these help support the bump during exercise? I love to walk really fast on the treadmill (or at least as fast as I can these days) but the bump jostles around so much I have a lot of soreness the next day, so I haven't been doing it as much. This seems promising to help with that - anyone have that experience?

Thanks!

dc072175 · October 2015

@maureenmce - Mine keeps everything in place. I haven't run, but I've done fast walking and have felt like everything is secure.

maureenmce · October 2015

@dc072175 Thanks!!

autumnlove2012 · October 2015

@maureenmce I wore aa maternity belt to run a marathon at 24 weeks and 3 days pregnant two weeks ago. It helped a lot.

maureenmce · October 2015

@autumnlove2012 Thank you! And also, the fact that you ran a marathon at 24 weeks and 3 days is AMAZING. Super impressive!

preggoandglowing · October 2015

Monilee1017 said:
This is the one I use. It has three pieces and you don't have to use all at once if you don't want to. https://t.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10813244&camp=PLAPPCG-_-PID8866047:BRUS&cagpspn=plab_8866047&eESource=CAPLA_DF:10813244:TRUS

I also purchased this one and am returning it. Going to the restroom (pretty often) is a hassle unless I wear it higher but then it doesn't offer as much support.

Monilee1017 · October 2015

Yes if you wear high maternity pants they are a hassle. But I feel that any support belt is when you wear high maternity pants as you have to take off the belt to pull down your pants. Or wear them under your pants. But if you wear it right it does offer good support.

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