My best friend is 35 weeks pregnant and has been having problems with her back when she went to the doc they prescribed her a pregnancy belt. Has anyone tried these? Did they work? Were they comfortable? I'm a mom of 3 but i have never heard of these we were just wondering if they really did work any help or comments on them would be greatful thanks in advance
2007-08-22 10:35:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Its just a huge elastic belt with velcrow- about 9-15 inches wide. Mine helped me because it makes you a little more stable around the hip area. Also, it was a godsend after pregancy cause it made me look slimmer, (plus) and held in my after labor belly- which actually felt better than when it wasn't on. I even slept in mine. The only downside it was HOT. Ug.
$20/ at the mall maternity store...
2007-08-22 10:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by quirky 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I was given a pregnancy belt when pregnant with my second after severe lower back / pelvic pain at about the 33week mark.. I was shown how to put it on by a physiotherapist who made sure I got the best out of it. It was about 4/5inches wide at the back and had three velcro fastening strips coming round to the front. It made a huge difference for the better, not quite curing the pain, but making it a lot more managable.
2007-08-22 11:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought a belly band, I think that is the same thing. It was a big belt made of elastic, that velcro'd under the front of the belly to help support the weight of the belly. I absolutely LOVED mine. It was an instant relief when I put it on. Hopefully it will help her, too. I have since loaned mine out, so I think it was a good investment!
2007-08-22 10:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by Amy B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
there are pregnancy belts for ur back and pelvis i had 2 get one for my pelvis which also helps my back a bit
they did work yup but after a while it got uncomfortable because of where mines was but only started gettin uncomfortable about 6weeks after i got it
as for where u can find them all places that does maternity items like some pharmacist also could do them
2007-08-22 10:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to bust in on your question but could some of those who posted post some links on where to find these? I am looking into getting one also!!
2007-08-22 10:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by JenMommyMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought one...but it was too small and did no good...i know toys r us has a nice big one that looks like it will support better than the cheap small one i had.....they are suppose to help your back and stuff
good luck to her!
2007-08-22 10:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by tll 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋