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| Mother-to-Be Maternity Support | 
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| Brand: Therapy Best Buys
Discount Category: Health And Beauty
Buy New: $33.99
Customer Ratings:  33 comments
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Descriptions:
| • | Relives back pain -- Mother To Be relieves strain on muscles and ligaments by transferring the weight of the abdomen to the spine where it can be carried naturally. Relief is immediate. | | • | Relieves abdominal muscle and leg pain -- Mother to be lifts and supports the abdomen, reducing pressure at the pelvis and improving circulation in the legs. Pressure on the sciatic nerve, if it occurs is relieved and sciatica is reduced within minutes. | | • | Stabilizes the Pelvic Ring -- The normal softening of ligament during pregnancy can cause discomfort, often as SI pain. Mother to be gently compresses the pelvic ring, Restoring its integrity and reducing pain. | | • | The Abdominal Lift Pad -- The large, cushioned Velcro pad is contoured to provide lift with no undesirable abdominal compression. Once the two ends of the support are attached, the weight of the enlarging abdomen is transferred back to the spine. | | • | Accepts Molded and Soft Lumbar inserts. |
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Product Description
This special support belt is made specifically for expectant moms to help provide relief for strained muscles and ligaments. It effectively transfers the weight of the abdomen to the spine, where your body is better able to handle the weight. Elastic construction helps relieve pressure on the pelvis while supporting the abdomen. The soft, comfortable, hook-and-loop front pad provides additional lift. The reinforced, crisscross design effectively aids shoulder posture restoring appearance and reducing back strain. Velcro adjustments ensure a secure and comfortable fit. Size according to pre-pregnancy dress size: Small (3-8), Medium (9-14), Large (15-18), X-Large (19+). Inserts can be purchased to enhance the Mother-To-Be support belt.
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| Customer Comments: Read 28 more comments...
 not really comfortable November 16, 2008
I am having a very uncomfortable pregnancy due to it's coming on the heels of the birth of my son and before my body could fully heal. I thought this would help. Perhaps it does for a bit, but it makes my belly poke out in such an unusual way that I'm usually too embarrassed to wear it. It's not very comfortable and totally not so while seated. If I had it to do again, I probably wouldn't buy this because I don't think the benefits have been worth the price.
 pretty good October 23, 2008
I recieved this belt very quickly, less than a week after I ordered it. I'm 32 weeks along with my first and had started to feel abdominal pulling and pressure so I tried this belt and it works pretty well. Its definately not the most discreet, rather bulky, but it does relieve the pressure and give abdominal support. Can't stand to have it on bare skin, very itchy. Took a few tries to get the adjustments right (not too tight or loose) but once I found a comfortable setup, it really helps.
Is it me, or is NOTHING comfortable right now? Including this thing. October 20, 2008
Okay, first the good news: I bought this based on other people's reviews that remarked that the brace is good especially for athletic type stuff you may want to continue (in moderation) while pregnant. And yes, for my 6 mile walks, it definitely holds my belly in place. Prior to getting it, I would get cramps on the sides of my belly from the motion of walking.
I wanted it for work, too, because I get back aches while leaning forward to work at my desk for 8-10 hours. It turns out that this is not a good item for me because I use a stand/sit desk (tall for standing, with a really tall chair). The standing/sitting throughout the day, usually every 20 minutes, causes my pants to move around and end up bunching under the brace in a bulky way that I can't fix without taking the brace off entirely and putting it back on.
I tried tightening the brace so that my pants will slide back over the top when I stand up, but I usually have to do some embarrassing belly brace, jeans and shirt lifting/fixing every time I change sitting positions.
I think the problem is that if the brace is tight enough that my jeans slide over the top of it, it really feels like it's indenting on my lower belly. It makes me feel like it's not safe for the baby because it cuts so hard into my belly. The baby move a LOT when I have this thing on. I'm not sure that's good.
Also, about 5 days after I bought it, one of the main seams is ripped about 4 of the 6 inches it takes up. The brace still functions, but it's barely holding together. I would return it to the manufacturer, but I am on a bit of a time crunch, and really don't have time to be returning things and watiting for replacements if the thing still works. But I have no idea how long it will hold together.
To put the whole thing in context, I am 5'9" and I usually weight 150#. I doubt I am putting much duress on the belly brace with my height/weight proportions, so I don't understand why it ripped after 5 days and is so hard to use in general. My belly is big enough to need it and hold it down. I am measuring at 30 cm at 7 months and the darn thing still slides around.
I have no idea if I'd recommend this product, since I don't know how other products measure up. I guess it works sometimes, but only if I'm not standing then sitting, then standing. So yes, if you are doing athletics or standing for long periods of time, this might be the brace for you.
 Could not work without it! October 12, 2008
I am pregnant with twins and work as an orthopedic surgical nurse. I began having sciatic pain, back pain and lower abdominal pressure early on in my pregnancy (at around 3mths). I had used a similar brace during my first pregnancy 4 yrs ago and it had helped. This brace has been a god send. It gives my body the added support I need in order to perform my demanding job. It has also helped with the added pains and pressures with having twins and growing at an accelerated pace. From the day I started using it many of my pains subsided or dissappeared. I can guarantee that I would not be able to work if I did not have this brace. D. Giusti, San Diego, CA 10/12/08
The material is not very good October 10, 2008
After I read some of the reviews, I bought this product. I found the fabric was irritating to my skin. And the whole thing is quite stiff.
My midwife actually is developing a similar product with organic soft cotton that is really comfortable. Unfortunately it is not available in the market yet.
I think it is fine to use it on top of your clothes, but it is uncomfortable to use next to skin.
I returned it and got less than half of the money (minus shipping cost both ways and restocking charge). So next time, I will try to buy directly from Amazon.com if possible.
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