Reddit mentions: The best maternity belly bands

28 weeks here.

Re: Exercise

I'm not doing much exercise. I was kind of a slug to begin with. I walk, but not much (a few minutes between bus stop and destination). The impact of my feet on the ground hurts my stomach now so I can't walk as fast as I used to. We're gamers and we joke that "Haz Babby" is a -100 Agility and Walk Speed de-buff. =D

Re: Maternity Clothes

I'm very reluctant to spend a lot of money on such a temporary thing. And I'm in Enterprise IT Operations, I work with a bunch of SysAdmins in random pants and ratty t-shirts and have almost zero fashion sense of my own. But it depends on your fashion sense and your needs. If you have a customer-facing/consulting job or just need to look good to feel good, then the money will be well spent.

I started wearing maternity jeans at 16-18-ish weeks (can't quite remember). I only have one pair and just wash them when I need to. I bought it from eBay used, based on my in-seam measurement. I'm usually a 27" in-seam, but I got a 29" in-seam pair. It's a little too long, so I have it folded up at the ankle, but this way, it fits my hips nicely. BTW, my butt shrank (!!)

I have a few maternity tops, but I'm actually still wearing my normal shirts. I think some of them will be all stretched and ruined, so I'm trying not to wear any that were favorites. But I think I'll just get new shirts when my weight settles down post-partum. =) I also went to Costco and bought cheap shirts that were one or two sizes bigger than what I normally wear. They're not as nice a fit as maternity shirts, but they work, they're very comfy and they're cheap. I've only had some luck with thrift stores/good will with maternity clothes. It makes sense... I wouldn't just donate good maternity clothes either. I'd sell them or give it to close friends/family.

Re: Maternity Accessories

I think you should wait and see. Everybody is different and will need different things for comfort and convenience.

I'm still in my regular bras for now. Some people go up a size or two. But I don't think it's a special "maternity" pattern (like shirts and pants that are normal everywhere except with stretchy or extra big middles), so you can get them when you need them.

I bought a pregnancy belt on someone else's strong recommendation, but I'm finding it's not helping that much and it makes my tummy look weird. Now that I'm a bit bigger, I can see that, like most clothing articles, the product is being modelled by someone who doesn't need it at all. I might try it again in a few weeks to see because it does help a little, just not enough to justify the hassle of wearing it.

I think I'll wait and see with nursing bras. Having a flap that opens on my bra seems convenient, but will I really use it? And likewise with bra pads. If I leak, I'll get some...

I'm interested in a post-partum belt for afterwards, but my Mother-in-Law says she'll get one for me from Taiwan when she goes back because it's much cheaper there.

I loved my belly band because it allowed me to comfortably wear my normal professional pants for a really long time.

Beyond that, honestly, I had a super hard time finding maternity clothes that fit that I could wear to work and look polished. I ended up doing a LeTote maternity subscription.

I'm a 16-20 (depending on the brand/clothing item) and got both of these in a XL, the shorts are for under dresses definitely not shapers more like chub rub prevention.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HS00RA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007T994R0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
they both fit great, almost a little too big, you'd probably be fine in a L.

In case the original is sold out or not in your budget, there are a few similar ones on Amazon. I hope you like one of them in that case:

• Plaid dress shirt, $20
  
• Plaid dress shirt, $13
  
• checkered button down shirt, $10
  
• small checkered dress shirt, $26 (+$13 S&H)
  
• straight fit dress shirt, $27
  

• high quality cotton dress shirt, $69
  

  
  

  
  

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Loose tank tops, definitely! I wore men’s T-shirt’s in a size up, nightgowns worked great for me at night. I also used one of these for my non maternity pants: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MQII0LL?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2 and it was a godsend until I got too big for my regular pants

I bought this one last pregnancy and it's great. It really does help my back and I don't think it's too noticeable under clothes. I wore a size 16 prepregnancy and have a good sized bump now at 26 weeks and I fit on the middle hook of the Medium.

It's You Babe Mini Cradle, Medium (181-225 Pounds) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I5UASY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IePLzb5DWV532

Something that can help with the lack of belly support from your dresses is a belly band. Its basically just the support piece of your maternity pants/legging that you can wear anytime. It might help a bit with extending the life of your dresses :)

Here is one I found after a quick search on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007T993US/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1474984746&sr=1-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=41-MkFrEXBL&ref=plSrch

I bought this Belevation one and like it. I don't wear it a ton because I wear leggings for added warmth under maternity pants and then tank top and shirt and find that's enough layers of support. But if I wear regular sweatpants at home, I wear my band. Might start wearing it at night too when I get bigger.
Belevation Womens Maternity Support Belly Band Medium Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007T993US/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_.WGLwb3NKXXGR

There are tons out there, I don't think there's one that's way better than another.

I bought the Shrinkx hips & Shrinkx belly wrap.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7IOAT2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2SO6PH1QJXK4H&coliid=I1UTFG9UO5WGMS&psc=1

I really liked the belly wrap, it seemed to hold everything in nicely, regardless of how well it worked for belly shrinkage. The hip wrap is a little less comfortable but you really only wear it until the relaxin goes away. I didn't measure myself but I'm really not any bigger than I was before my pregnancy

It really depends on the type of problems you are having. Diastases issue? The recommendation is a standard pregnancy belt. If you are having pelvic and sacral instability then an SI belt is probably recommended. They do make a modified verson of the two molded into one such as this one. Hope that helps a bit.

I actually have a form of both. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.

Ugh, I feel your pain. I'm definitely a pear shape and my belly never really "popped" when I was pregnant, but maternity pants were still the most comfortable. I ended up buying some elastic belly bands and they definitely helped keep my pants up.

The ones I got we're similar to these: https://www.amazon.com/Maternity-Pregnancy-Non-slip-Silicone-Stretch/dp/B07RZ3X65K/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Belly+bands&qid=1569626075&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Ha! I checked my Amazon order history from 2011 and found this. But there are probably better ones out there by now!

I have something like this . I started wearing it when I couldn’t button my jeans but maternity jeans were too big. Being able to wear it over leggings is an added bonus.

I wear the full panel ones, and most days I wear a belly band over it. This is usually snug enough to help keep the pants in place (my pants slide a little too, slender hips, I guess), and hide the panel, since the band just looks like a layered tank or tee. Together, they feel cozy against my body and give my belly a nice shape.

So I got a MaeBand and wore it today with my regular jeans (read: not my fat jeans) for the first time. A++++++ 11/10, will wear again. Makes the bloat much more bearable with the added benefit of not having to resort to fat jeans frump. Trying to wait until after I tell my coworkers before going full-on stretchy pants and leggings as that is not something I really ever wore to work before becoming pregnant.

Also, I discovered that I was able to go to the bathroom without having to unbutton or unzip my jeans...just pull down and pull back up. Let's just call that efficient and not lazy for the sake of appearances.

I bought this one and I love it!! I originally bought one that was just a belt around the middle and it did nothing for me. And it appears to be on sale for less than $18!

I bought this one off of amazon and I love it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VPP3TI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IGDAxbGXEXSB2

I think at target. Here's one on Amazon: Mama Band, Belly Band, Black, Medium (Pre-pregnant Pant Size 8-10-12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051NTHJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_25vAxbDTNJFSV best $10 ever

Yup I wear them with jeans. I'm on my phone but here is the link... if it doesn't work I'll fix it when I get home. Seriously love this thing.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CKOYJ6U?pc_redir=1396908165&robot_redir=1

Sorry! Just saw this reply. I got this one and love it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007T993DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_-2r.yb8QN1PGM

I had the same issue when I hit about 7ish weeks (? Not that terribly long ago but the details are already getting fuzzy lol) but I didn’t actually start gaining weight until I was into the second trimester, the bloat is real. This kept me in my regular jeans until I was 18 weeks, though a hair tie does about the same thing https://www.amazon.com/Maeband-Large-Midnight-Black/dp/B01MQII0LL

Could something like this work? No shoulders, but looks like its based on belly size.

I have a spot next to my belly button where a hernia is trying to form. My midwife recommended a support band to me. I bought this one:

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MT0MD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It really has helped immensely on days where I was standing and walking. On days I work I'm mostly in a chair and it just annoyed me. I would say pros is that it does help lift the bump and support me. Cons is that it gets hot and washing it is annoying because of the velcro.

If you are heavier, they definitely feel like high wasted jeans and I started wearing them around 7 weeks because I was so bloated. If you are thin/average sized they will probably just bunch up since your bump is what holds the pants up.

I also still wear some of my pre-pregnancy jeans with a hair tie around the button and through the loop. Then held up with a belly band like this one.

Maternity Belly Band Pregnancy Pants Extender Seamless Stretchy Bands Women Black (M) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HT2S6RY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dENOCbCCECXQ6

So holding my belly also relieved a lot of of the same sort of pain, and this belt from amazon has been great for the 14 bucks it cost me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073PBDWKN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The downside is that it does not work as well if you are squatting, getting in and out of a chair, or similar, although I have run in it and it worked well. I tried backsquatting in it, and it rode up to the point of being useless. It was fine if I was just sitting, but I don't really need support now while sitting. I'm 22w and fairly small, so if you're bigger or further along it might stay better.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007T993US/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1457148414&sr=1-1&pi=SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41-MkFrEXBL&ref=plSrch


I got this one back in January, I'm expecting twins and this has made a difference on days where I'm walking or standing a lot. It's also really good with unbuttoned pants. I haven't switched to maternity pants yet because of it.

OB Recommend Maternity Belt,Latest Babo Care Breathable Abdominal Binder,Lower Back and Pelvic Support,Belly Band for Pregnancy,Prenatal Cradle for Ba https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JJRNL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_cGe1y5SlfbbdJ

I got this. It arrived today. I wore it for a few hours and don't have any complaints so far. It's comfortable. I need to take my dogs on a walk and see if it REALLY helps, but that isn't happening today so I don't have a true review yet. I figured it's cheap enough that it's totally worth a try. The upper band helped with the rib pain I've been getting lately, so that's nice.

The support belt I ordered was actually just delivered yesterday. I'm ... not sure if I have it positioned correctly? I bought the "Mini Cradle" via Amazon.

If I have it on the tightest setting, it feels like my pants are very snug and it digs in uncomfortably. But if I have it on the middle setting, it doesn't feel like it's of any help. I suppose I'll get the hang of it and/or grow into it. :-/

It's like maternity pants without the pants. Here is the link to the one I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/Belevation-Womens-Maternity-Support-Belly/dp/B007T994R0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=belevation+belly+band+plus+size&qid=1569383664&sprefix=Belevation+bell&sr=8-3

I've been wearing one of these since about 25 weeks with my twins. (there are lots of different brands of basically the same thing). I'm on my second one since I had to size up recently, but it's been a lifesaver. I didn't start getting back pain, and it has kept me almost hip pain free up til 32 weeks (I have a 40+week belly). My only complaints might be that the belly support sometimes squishes my bladder a little more, but I have to pee all the time anyway, so it's really not a big deal.

I used this one I bought on Amazon. ORT22300D - Medline Curad Maternity Belt sizes 4 to 14 (Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MT0MD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jzWSzb4HJMJ7G
It worked for me. There are many other brands that make similar ones that you can choose from too.

I hated the normal fabric belly bands that I just stretched over my entire waist. Mine never seemed to stay up and didn't seem to work well. Once I switched to this it was a lot easier to extend the life of my normal pants. https://www.amazon.com/Maeband-Maternity-Belly-Band/dp/B01N9417XA

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MT0MD4/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?qid=1427799706&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=curaid+pregnancy+support

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I was about to buy that one yesterday, but then I found this one for $10 cheaper and the only difference I could find was that it is black instead of being!

https://www.amazon.com/AZMED-Maternity-Pregnancy-Breathable-Support/dp/B073PBDWKN/ref=pd_sbs_121_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073PBDWKN&pd_rd_r=X7Q4J7JT5ZSDWJD05NKX&pd_rd_w=laZnj&pd_rd_wg=y2gb3&psc=1&refRID=X7Q4J7JT5ZSDWJD05NKX

I have the prenatal cradle - two types actually, one is just belly and the other is the big one. It helps like mad. anytime I go out i'm wearing it (I started feeling pain REALLY early on and it was recommended to me)

this is the mini - http://www.amazon.com/Its-You-Babe-Cradle-181-225/dp/B000I5UASY/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_y

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MT0MD4/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?qid=1427799706&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=curaid+pregnancy+support

It's kind of a hassle sometimes and bulky, but it has helped me with both upper and lower back pain, and with pain in my legs. Sometimes I feel like it isn't doing that much, and then I take it off and realize how much heavier my belly feels.