Belly Band & Support Belt
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Tummy Support - Belly Band??
Asked by B.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 23, 2008
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Hello! I'm 25 weeks into my second pregnancy and carrying very low this time. I keep having back spasms and pain/throwing my back out which puts me into tears for 3-...
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- I would suggest using ice on your back, on for 20 minutes, off for one hour. I would also recommend going to a Chiropractor. I went through both pregnancies and was ab...
- Hi, let me tell you from experience about both the girdle (first woman gave you a link) and a maternity belt. The girdle felt tight (which it's supposed to do) and I p...
- I had major back issues with my second pregnancy as well. I bought a support from Babies R Us. It did help some, but I don't think it helped majorly. I was low and ver...
Belly Band for Pregnancy Support, What Is It? Did It Help You?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on January 18, 2012
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Im 35 weeks pregnant. I have separating hips and i'm really looking for anything that might help, i cant avoid walking,I have two other kids and a husband who basicall...
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- I put out my back while pregs. Walking up the slightest incline or the stairs was a super challenge. The belly band helped. I think I got one from the drugstore. It wa...
- I had the exact same thing with both of my pregnancies. I had a bella band, but it was more of a clothing accessory. Didn't help the pain at all. The only thing th...
- I wore these leggings, and they were awesome: http://www.barenecessities.com/assets-by-sara-blakely-marvelous-mama-lucky-leggings-800m_product.htm?pf_id=ASSETSbySaraB...
Belly Band Question (Maternity Wear)
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on June 18, 2010
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I'm not expecting yet (or if I am I am only a few days along) but I was wondering if anyone has worn a Belly Band equivalent to keep pre-pregnancy clothes up before ma...
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- I used the Bella brand one. I loved it. It didn't exactly look like a camisole, but it wasn't obvious either. It was spandex but didn't look like I had my spanx han...
- I loved mine too, and also used it for added support at the end. Also worked well to "bridge the gap" -- when you (or at least I) get really far along, and your huge b...
- I got a Bella Band and was able to wear my x-small scrubs throughout my entire pregnancy. I don't remember wearing it much with my regular clothing, or if it kept my p...
Maternity Support Belt
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on November 14, 2009
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Hi! I am on my 8th month of pregnancy! Its my first and having a bit of back pain already.
Just wanted to ask if you would have any recommendation on a good pregna...
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- Someone just recently posted a similar question; however, I believe she was having a lot of pressure in her abdomen. I also had back pain during my pregnancy and found...
- K., As a physical therapist I have only had luck with the Materinity SI-LOC brace and the Mother-to-be brace. These can be found at www.optp.com. Good luck! C. ...
- Hi K.! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I can both sympathize & empathize with your lower back pain. There's one particular product that I really like & recommen...
Pregnancy Support Belt
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on January 1, 2012
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Ok... so I'm 29 weeks along and need a pregnancy support belt. I have lower abdominal pain and had some false labor last week. Of the multitude of selections, which on...
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- with my third child I work high waisted Spanx (generic brand, but same idea, non maternity) they were awesome, it gave me a lot of support! Spanx brand makes a "Mama...
- I couldn't live without my maternity belt! I got mine at Mimi Maternity (same company as Motherhood Maternity but a step up... kinda like the way Old Navy and The Gap ...
- I used one madeby Medela that I bought at Babies R Us. It worked pretty well and the price was reasonable.
Pregnancy Support Belt
Asked by C.I. from Washington DC
on August 3, 2009
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Okay... so without lots and lots of details I had a VERY difficult posterior (sunny side up) delivery with my first baby. So I've been paying a lot of attention to "f...
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- I'm there with ya, sista! Lol! I had a very very difficult with my first...After 31 hours of labor, and two and half hours of pushing, they finally used foreceps to ...
- Hi C., I also had a similar experience with my pregnancy. My daughter was breech and determined to stay that way! - up until 39 weeks. I had a wonderful pregnancy a...
- I don't know muhc about the pregnancy support belts, but I would recommend going to a chiropractor who can adjust your back and take the pressure off your nerves. It w...
Pregnancy Support Belt
Asked by C.S. from New York
on October 28, 2009
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I am 23 weeks pregnant, with my 3rd child, and my lower back is complaining. I've been doing yoga and using microwave heating packs at night. Not much help.
I'm think...
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- I used the one sold at motherhood maternity. It is really just thick elastic at the base of the belly, but it worked. It wasn't uncomfortable since it isn't really ela...
- Hi C....just came to check out your answers here cause I'm also about the same...22 weeks pregnant with my 3rd and my lower back hurts are random times, but it like sp...
- I bought one off the shelf at Babies r us and it worked just fine! A few things to remember: 1. remove it every hour or so...when you pee is a good reminder.This is...
Pregnancy Gift
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 30, 2009
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Hello ladies I need some ideas, we just found out that my brother and his wife are expecting. I'd like to put together a "pregnancy gift basket" as a surprise, any ide...
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- I love the idea of putting together a thoughtfull gift basket w/ belly creams, healthy snacks, journal to write in and a good read (loved the Jenny McCarthy book when ...
- some things i wished i would've gotten the first time i was preggo... not as classy, maybe, but well worth it: - tylonol (because its the only pain reliever you can t...
- T., You've gotten some great ideas in your responses but I'd also suggest surfing sites on the web for ideas. It works for me all the time when I'm stumped for gift b...
Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on April 1, 2010
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Moms - I am 5 weeks along and have also been a avid runner. Before my pregnancy I ran about 12-15 miles per week. Now, I can barely run a block! My knees are so ach...
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- If you have any access to a gym, you could try an elliptical. Or maybe speed walking would give you what you need for this first trimester. You may find you are able...
- Check out www.strollerstrides.com. The have a fit for baby program for expecting mothers, and then once you are 6 weeks postpartum you can go back to be in stroller s...
- Ok, so I only like to run and/or spin. They seem to be the only things that I can stick with. I attended a spin/cycle class through my pregnancy up until 35ish weeks...
Painful Pregnancy??
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on June 17, 2010
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So here's what's going on...
I'm 24 weeks, and I've been in immense pain my entire pregnancy. At first it was just crampy, sometimes shooting pains in my very lower...
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- Look for pregnancy yoga or pilates in your area. You are not moving correctly and everything needs to be lengthened and stretch to feel normal again. ALso consider a c...
- Definatly talk with the new doctor about it. I am at 33 weeks now, and having issues. I have a hard time standing and walking lately, and I have just chalked it up t...
- I definitely sympathize with you. I pray that everything really is ok and that you get some relief soon. I had pain with my 1st, I don't think quite to the level o...
