Pregnancy is truly a beautiful time in your life but along with the precious moments, you may find yourself uncomfortable throughout the day. While most women can expect to experience some soreness and stiffness during pregnancy, others may have a harder time dealing with these discomforts. As time goes by there are products being created to make the journey to being a mother easier. One such product is the pregnancy support belt (PSB). What is a pregnancy support belt? Read on to find out more!
 Pregnancy Support Belt
When you’re pregnant, life changes (for both you and your partner). One of the big changes is in the way your body looks and feels each day. As your belly grows, this causes back pain and as you move around more, it’s easier to get bumped into or trip, putting your baby at risk. To help manage this growing size, you may benefit from a pregnancy support belt (also known as a tummy band, maternity belt, belly band, maternity brace or maternity support).
  Benefits of a Pregnancy Support Belt
Whether you’re a first time mom or a veteran to the parenting world, you’re tired all the time, your aching body just won’t seem to let up, and there is someone you love more than anything who depends on you for everything. You want the best for your baby, so why would you choose anything but the best? Giving yourself and your baby the same safe support and comfort of a pregnancy support belt!
Your growing belly may be causing you to hunch over. The last thing you want to do is alter the way you walk and move, but this is necessary to support your growing baby. By wearing a PSB, you will get back your posture and be able to stand up straight.
Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or working out is something you do once in a blue moon, it’s still important to stay active. That’s where a PSB can come in handy. These bands are designed to help support your growing belly, which can make getting an effective workout easier for you.
Are you having issues figuring out how to get ready? Is every button and zipper an issue to close? You were so used to mixing different types of clothes: vintage with T-Shirts, leather boots with a classic dress. But how could it work when you’re just about to deliver? The solution is simple: wear a supportive belt around your belly and keep your regular tops. That way, you’ll never be shocked by plunging necklines or popped buttons again..
A lot of women think they have to give up their PSB after they’ve given birth. That’s understandable. After carrying a baby for 9 months, getting him or her out, and walking around with your abdominal muscles unable to hold in your organs because they’ve been stretched, it’s hard to imagine that you wouldn’t need additional help with support. However, the benefits of continuous use of a belt after pregnancy are numerous: reduces swelling from surgery, help to relieve pain, aids with blood flow increase, helps posture and helps muscles and incisions heal.
 Concerns about the Pregnancy Support BeltÂ
Choosing the right size PSB when you’re expecting can be a challenging task. With so many different sizes and shapes available, it can be difficult to find the one that will work best for you throughout your pregnancy. But, with proper sizing, your support belt should make an easy addition to your maternity wardrobe and help you deal with some of the common complaints associated with a growing belly.
When you wear a PSB, you need to follow the directions closely. Some belly band wrap around the front of your midsection and have Velcro fasteners. Others wrap around from the side or back and are secured with snaps. Don’t try to wear yours in a way that wasn’t intended by the manufacturer.
There are lots of choices out there when it comes to support band, but which one is the best? The right PSB will help relieve back and stomach pain during pregnancy as well as postpartum.
It’s not recommended to wear a support belt for more than two or three hours at a time. Wearing it for too long may weaken your muscles which can leading to long-term negative effects.
Belly bands should be paired with daily exercise to shed extra pounds and build up strength. It is important for a pregnant woman’s cardiovascular health, in general, and it also helps get rid of the excessive fat that may endanger the baby.
Always consult with your doctor or midwife before getting one, they will share insights on symptoms and benefits on whether the belt is right for you.
If your belt isn’t providing relief, talk to your doctor. She can help you adjust how you’re wearing the band or make other suggestions for relieving your discomfort.Â