Pregnancy support belts or bands- how useful are they?

[JoyfulStar]

Hello

Currently 26 weeks pregnant but with a huge bump which is beginning to give me back ache especially when I stand for too long or when I cook.I am being referred for growth scans.

I would love the experience of others that may have used either a support band or belt during pregnancy. How did you find it? Was it useful? If it was, when did you use it, for how long etc?

Thanks in advance!

[Joxxjo]

I had a big bump and bought one. Didn't like it though it felt tight and restrictive even on loose. It was really uncomfortable when moving round and I found I couldn't wear it longer than 20 mins so it didn't really help me. I just bought some good quality maternity leggings which helped and then if i was stood somewhere I couldntbsit down I would hold my bump up with my hands 🤣 xx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Joxxjo]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have not yet found a pair of maternity leggings that is supportive of my back.

I like your style with regards to holding your bump 😉

I am keen to find something that will support my back when making evening meals as I want to prep a few meals and freeze for when the baby arrives.

[jolota]

I've just bought one, arriving this week so I'll let you know if it helps! I'm only 23 weeks and bump isn't too big but I've always had a bad back & mild scoliosis & back starts to really hurt if I'm walking around for a while so hoping it does help but we'll see.

[JoyfulStar in reply to jolota]

Would love to hear your experience as well as the type of belt you bought 😀

[jolota in reply to JoyfulStar]

I'm quite liking it so far, it's definitely most useful when I'm stood up a lot or walking around a bit, I use it at home if I'm doing chores that don't require too much bending (it shifts up a bit if I bend over a lot) and if I'm out for a walk and I do think it's helping, it definitely makes my bump feel more supported and my back feels a bit better. It's definitely not a cure all kind of thing but it was recommended by my physio in conjunction with some exercises to stretch & strengthen my back. I got the babygo (?) one, it's got like 5k reviews on amazon, I just went with it because it seemed popular.

[danae35]

Helped me… I use it when I was walking, sometimes I forgot to and really felt the ache after, hope this helps

[JoyfulStar in reply to danae35]

Thank you for sharing. Really amazing how different people’s experiences have been. I think it is worth trying out but will speak to midwife first. Thanks again x