Maternity Support belts/braces...worthwhile?...recommendations?

KnittingMarie · 07-21-2008, 09:40 PM

Hi there! Just wondering if any multiple moms out there have had experience with maternity support braces/belts.

Do they help?

What kind do you recommend?

Here's a website with a variety of different braces, if you would like to refer to it....

http://www.docortho.com/supports-and...FQWxsgodG0wulg

Thanks!

chandrea · 07-23-2008, 10:22 AM

I tried a support belt. It was too uncomfortable. And baby A didnt like it at all. The fabric was itchy too.

AmyA · 08-03-2008, 11:04 AM

Oh yes!! My back killed me with both pgs esp with my twin pg. I wore a belt from 18 wks until about 7 mo or so probably. Wear it low on your belly and take it off when you are sitting down.

BrookeC · 08-04-2008, 08:26 PM

I couldn't stand the 'confined' feeling, it made me more uncomfortable. However, I was working a desk job; if I would have been on my feet more often I can see how it might have helped to take some of the stress off of my back. Are you on your feet a lot? With quads, I suspect you might be dealing with a situaiton different than mine.

**BC-blu_sky** · 08-08-2008, 06:02 AM

I used a belt when I was out and about to help hold up my big belly. It really took a load off my back. I was pregnant all in front, and after awhile it started to really take it's toll on my back.

ETA: Mine was like the mini cradle.

txblue · 08-08-2008, 06:46 AM

I am a bigger mom and the ones that would have fit me were all the over-shoulder types, and I didn't want one of those. I was extremely uncomfortable with anything tight on or near my belly. I never wore one, but I was on bedrest (triplets) by 25 weeks so I wasn't up and around very much.

Wow, quads...congratulations!

WinterBaby · 08-12-2008, 11:57 AM

I guess Im the only one who LOVES mine! I got one from Babies R Us, actually I have 2 different ones from Babies R Us and the less expensive one that was $15 is my fav!!! I have a desk job and I wear it from the time I go to work until I crawl in bed at night to watch TV! Sitting, standing, walking, doing chores around the house I always have it on and LOVE it! Ive been wearing since about 15w. I can TOTALLY tell the difference if I dont wear it around on the weekends, my lower belly aches and I find myself carrying my belly until I get home and put my belt on! GL!!

Jeepgrrl · 08-12-2008, 01:56 PM

I loved mine as well... after trying out several I ended up preferring one like the softform maternity belt on that link you sent. I got mine at BRU. I did not use the top strap. I used it mostly to walk from the parking lot to my OB appts and it helped so much!!

07-21-2008, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
KnittingMarie 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southwest MO Posts: 4,178 Blog Entries: 43	Maternity Support belts/braces...worthwhile?...recommendations? Hi there! Just wondering if any multiple moms out there have had experience with maternity support braces/belts. Do they help? What kind do you recommend? Here's a website with a variety of different braces, if you would like to refer to it.... http://www.docortho.com/supports-and...FQWxsgodG0wulg Thanks! __________________ Dx PCOS in 1999; Married to Jim in 2002 Proud Mama to five miracles: Bonnie 2 years, and The Quads: Melanie, Oliver, Teddy, and Audrey, 7 months!

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AmyA 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: TX Posts: 14,894 Blog Entries: 25	Oh yes!! My back killed me with both pgs esp with my twin pg. I wore a belt from 18 wks until about 7 mo or so probably. Wear it low on your belly and take it off when you are sitting down. __________________ Amy DH , & 8, and 3!!

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BrookeC 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,820 Blog Entries: 2	I couldn't stand the 'confined' feeling, it made me more uncomfortable. However, I was working a desk job; if I would have been on my feet more often I can see how it might have helped to take some of the stress off of my back. Are you on your feet a lot? With quads, I suspect you might be dealing with a situaiton different than mine. __________________ Brooke & 9-02 "You can Never go down the Drain"..... Mr. Rogers

08-08-2008, 06:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
BC-blu_sky GP Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 15,868 Blog Entries: 583	I used a belt when I was out and about to help hold up my big belly. It really took a load off my back. I was pregnant all in front, and after awhile it started to really take it's toll on my back. ETA: Mine was like the mini cradle. __________________ Liz (34) DH (34) 3.5 years ttc, 2 surgeries & 9 medicated cycles, end result priceless! Sofia and Alexander 11/14/06 @ 34w2d We are 3! Proud member of the 777 club!

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07-23-2008, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
chandrea 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Posts: 2,264	I tried a support belt. It was too uncomfortable. And baby A didnt like it at all. The fabric was itchy too.

08-08-2008, 06:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
txblue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 115	I am a bigger mom and the ones that would have fit me were all the over-shoulder types, and I didn't want one of those. I was extremely uncomfortable with anything tight on or near my belly. I never wore one, but I was on bedrest (triplets) by 25 weeks so I wasn't up and around very much. Wow, quads...congratulations!

08-12-2008, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
WinterBaby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PA Posts: 41	I guess Im the only one who LOVES mine! I got one from Babies R Us, actually I have 2 different ones from Babies R Us and the less expensive one that was $15 is my fav!!! I have a desk job and I wear it from the time I go to work until I crawl in bed at night to watch TV! Sitting, standing, walking, doing chores around the house I always have it on and LOVE it! Ive been wearing since about 15w. I can TOTALLY tell the difference if I dont wear it around on the weekends, my lower belly aches and I find myself carrying my belly until I get home and put my belt on! GL!!

08-12-2008, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeepgrrl 900-999 post jack of hearts Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: No. California Posts: 975	I loved mine as well... after trying out several I ended up preferring one like the softform maternity belt on that link you sent. I got mine at BRU. I did not use the top strap. I used it mostly to walk from the parking lot to my OB appts and it helped so much!!