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Anyone have one of these?
I am looking for some support for my expanding belly. The standard support belts never worked for me.
Any others suggestions?
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What do you mean by the standard support belts? Do you mean like the ones you find at Motherhood Maternity-type stores? I'd like to know what to avoid. I have recently been given a lot of ideas like:
Baby Hugger this is a really good support, but is supposed to be a bear to get on!
Bella Band this is neat for nursing later on too! You can order it from ebay too.
Belly Bra
I haven't used anything in the past. But I am thinking about trying something this time. Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? So far everyone who's talked to me about it on another board, were all on the smaller side, less than 5'5". So I am curious as to whether this is a shorter lady problem. I am almost 5'3" !  Not quite there yet, still waiting. 
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This belt is what I meant by standard. I have one that someone passed on years ago. It isn't comfortable and doesn't do a whole lot for me as far as support.
The BElly Bra is the one I linked to. I like the idea of it but wonder if it works. The Bella Band is a neat idea. Is it supposed to be a support? i could certainly use some help keeping some of my maternity jeans up!
I am 5'5". I start getting pain and pressure earlier with each pregnancy.
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teachingmyown wrote:
Anyone have one of these?
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Molly,
The Belly Bra is comfortable but not really much support. I didn't find it very useful. It's also quite hot to wear in the summer.
The only belt I have ever found helpful is this one. I have used it for several pregnancies now.
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MicheleQ wrote:
The only belt I have ever found helpful is this one. I have used it for several pregnancies now. |
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Wow, Michele! That thing looks amazing! actually makes me less afraid to be pregnant again! As my 6-year-old would say...."Holy Patolli"
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Molly,
I just meant that those three were recommended to me, I don't know if they work, help or whatever, those were the three that were popular at MOMYS, when I asked. I didn't look at your link, I should have, sorry about that. It was a coincidence you were asking the same question that I was just asking on MOMYS.
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Check this out! The ultimate in pregnant support. Finally, a product that helps with the vulvar varicosities. No doctor or midwife I have had has had any advice to offer for that severe pain those last few months.
It is pricey, and looks a little complicated, but I am thinking it would be worth it if it helps me stay mobile and in less pain.
Anyone used this or seen anything like it?
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Molly-
I used a prenatal cradle for 3 pregnancies and LOVED it. Yes, it's pricey, but it redistributes the weight load. I need to get a new one, as the elastic has stretched out too much to be useful anymore. It's worth the price!
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I sent my prenatal cradle back. It just wasn't enough support. My friend Sally has great results with the V strap - I didn't. Your experience may vary.
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That's very interesting. I keep hearing this too, something helps one person but not another... I guess if funds are not a problem, you could just order a couple of different kinds and then see which one suits you. One lady said she ordered a few different ones off of ebay, so that's an idea if you want to save some money.
Michelle, did you end up finding anything that helped you?
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Molly, there was a thread that talked about prenatal support, where I mention the one I got from a physical therapist. A little complicated, but it worked well. I get very painful pubic symphysis and back pain in pregnancy, and this really helped.
I also bought a simpler support this year from my local bra lady maternity support which is very comfortable and easier to wear under clothing. But it isn't as supportive, of course.
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Jenn wrote:
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This looks like it works the same way as the one I linked to above.
I will tell you that even though it was helpful I don't like the strapped on feeling and could only stand it for so long. Ultimately what helped was staying off my feet as much as possible. 
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