Embrace the Bump: The Benefits of Belly Bands During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wild journey, and often comes with challenges like back pain, pelvic discomfort, and maintaining good posture. Enter the belly band—an essential accessory that many moms-to-be swear by!

What is a Belly Band?

A belly band is a stretchy fabric worn under clothes to support your growing belly, providing gentle compression that alleviates physical stress. It’s available in various styles, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone.

Benefits of Belly Bands

1. Improved Posture: As your belly grows, your center of gravity shifts, which can lead to slouching. Belly bands support your abdomen, encouraging better alignment and making you feel more confident and comfortable.

2. Reduced Back Pain: With the added weight of pregnancy, back pain is common. Belly bands provide support to your lower back, distributing weight more evenly and offering immediate relief.

3. Eased Groin Pain: Belly bands cradle the pelvic area, alleviating pressure and allowing for increased mobility and comfort as you go about your daily activities.

You'll choose your size based on your pre-pregnancy pant size. They are very forgiving and you can return if you get the wrong size.

Why Your Midwives Love Belly Bands

We often recommend belly bands due to their ease of use, ability to promote well-being, versatility in wear, and the comfort they provide so that you can maintain movement (essential for your health!)

Final Thoughts

Whether you're in your first, second, or third trimester, and your first, second, or third pregnancy, a belly band can enhance your pregnancy experience by improving posture and reducing pain. Embrace your bump with the support you deserve! Be sure and share your "oooohhhhh that's so much better!" moment with us! Happy wearing!

Quick Links to the Bands we Recommend the Most:

Links below take you to Amazon to purchase. Additional options coming soon or you can shop at your favorite retailer for many of these items.

CABEA Belly Band with optional groin support. (amazon)

Sacroiliac Belt: this helps specifically with pain called "symphysis pubis dysfunction." (amazon)

Support band with over-the belly-brace (amazon)

Belly support with shorts all-in-one (amazon)

Belly and hip support all-in-one (amazon)

Light support tube style (amazon)

Special for postpartum belly support (amazon)