https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 13:49:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-531768 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:13:20 +0000 Mrsbells 531768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didnt </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-531766 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:13:04 +0000 tororojo 531766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one and I love it! I use it mainly for going on long walks or if I'm gonna be on my feet for a long time, and it lifts the belly up/lightens pelvic pressure. I don't use it a lot but it's helpful at times. Mine is from Motherhood Maternity and I would recommend getting one there b/c you can try it on in store and their pushy employees will show you how to put it on properly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-530294 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:53:09 +0000 heartonastring 530294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been having really bad RLP (sometimes debilitating) for the past week, so I've been wearing the support band my SIL gave me when she gave me a bunch of her maternity clothes. It's definitely been helpful, especially when I'm working out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-530290 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:51:36 +0000 JessiBee 530290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I figure that if I feel too tired walking around, it's time for a break. As for working out (which I've done, albeit increasingly slowly/lightly), swimming laps has become my absolute favorite. No belly weight in the pool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-530223 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:23:51 +0000 blackbird 530223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've even wearing a Fit Splint. You can wear it two different ways and you can Velcro it tighter or looser. It's been very helpful when I work out or will be on my feet too much </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-530092 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:23:00 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 530092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first pregnancy I did a lot, mostly when I was walking and it definitely helped the back pain. This time I am carrying so low, that when I tried it on I just felt like baby was getting squeezed and it really didn't help my back. All that to say, it might be worth a try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-530074 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:05:14 +0000 JerricaBenton 530074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I probably asked my dr a month ago - which is maybe the same point you're at I think? I was feeling the weight of my belly, especially at the gym or after a long day. I do think it was RLP and the baby moving lower into my pelvis and all the fun that goes along with bones spreading :p It did start to feel better after I 'toughed it out' for a bit. Or maybe I'm just used to it now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-530072 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:02:47 +0000 immabeetoo 530072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used one on long walks or errand trips it was just a cheap elastic band but it helped. Only drawback was it was uncomfy while seated so I had to take it on and off while driving etc but I was huge and straight out so I don't know how it would be with a normal bump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-530065 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:54:31 +0000 shopaholic 530065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaineysMom: I think I would forget often too.<br /> @BabyBoecksMom: Ah! I can't even fathom jogging right now!<br /> @mrsjazz: Sometimes I do think all my pains are just round ligament pains. :(<br /> @JerricaBenton: What your doctor says actually makes a lot of sense. DH wears a back brace to ski in and I always tell him he is too reliant on it - I guess this would be the same thing. I'm going to keep trying to tough it out for awhile and maybe as my Dr. next time too. Last time she said (about all the pain around my ribs) just to use a heat pack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529999 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:24:19 +0000 JerricaBenton 529999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but I asked my doctor about them and he didn't recommend them. He said they don't really work to decrease discomfort because it's really pelvic pressure, not belly even though it feels like it. Also, they can weaken your back and ab muscles because you're not using them as much when you wear the belt. At least that's what this doc said! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529951 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:39:54 +0000 mrsjazz 529951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used one regularly while I was pregnant to help with my back and hip pain as well as my pelvic &amp; round ligament pain. It was amazing the difference between not using it and using it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529950 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:35:44 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 529950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At first, I wore it for support when I was jogging, but I started needing it all the time in the last two months to ease the pelvic pain. It made a huge difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529947 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:33:22 +0000 travelgirl1 529947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore one from early on to help with pelvic pain (or vag bone pain as we often call it on these boards, ha ha) but I wouldn't say it helped loads. I do wish I'd have splashed out on a better one though, there was one you could wear pp and put heat/cold packs in and that would have been great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529889 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:27:04 +0000 allison 529889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Medela one from BRU. I didn't use it often. But if I was on my feet, walking around, shopping, etc, I definitely noticed a difference. I just kept it in my purse and put it on as necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529781 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:57:23 +0000 MaisyMay 529781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but was told that it would have helped some of my hip pain. Before you buy one, try one on at a store that sells them to see if it helps you to feel better. Even Burlington Coat Factory has them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529769 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 03:26:57 +0000 LaineysMom 529769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, it helped with the weight of my stomach when I wore it.. but it was kind of uncomfy, so I "forgot" to wear it quite often. When I did wear it my stomach and back hurt much less. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529753 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:52:49 +0000 autumnlove 529753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I have never worn one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-wear-a-pregnancy-support-bandbelt#post-529746 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:12:02 +0000 shopaholic 529746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not really that big I suppose, but my stomach my now weighing heavily on me - everything seems so uncomfortable. I feel like a support band would feel a little better, but not sure if I really need it. Pain is more in the stretching and weight of my tummy vs. back.<br /> Did you use a support belt or band? What did it help with? </p>