Maternity belts are a very useful tool to help relieve pains associated with pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know about them, and how to buy the right one for your child.
What is a Maternity Belt?
Maternity belts are special belts designed to support the belly of a pregnant woman. Naturally, a pregnant woman experiences lower back pains due to the weight of the child inside, and the belt wraps around the belly to help spread out the weight better. This relieves lower back and pelvic pains that otherwise would have plagued the pregnant woman until childbirth.
Things to consider before buying Maternity Belt
Here are a few things to take note of when buying a maternity belt.
Size
While some maternity belts advertise being adjustable for most waist sizes, others come in set sizes instead, and you need to know how to measure accordingly. The maternity belt is worn differently from a regular belt, so you can’t use the size of your pants as a reference for maternity belt sizes. You must measure the width of the area around your lower back and the area below your belly, right above the pubic area. This results in a slightly tilted circle with the lower end on the front.
Comfort
The mesh used to support the maternity belt is durable, but can also be painful if there isn’t sufficient padding lining the belt. If possible, try feeling or wearing the maternity belt to see if you would feel any pains when worn. Of course, it can be difficult to guess the long-term comfortability of the belt, but you can get a general idea from the material alone.
Maternity Belt price range
Most maternity belts come in at almost the same price, regardless of whether or not they have the same design. You can expect to spend at most $20 on the majority of maternity belts online. More premium brands will sell them for over $30, but you won’t end up spending more than $50 unless you’re buying a really expensive brand.
How we choose our Maternity Belt
Our maternity belts are chosen based on size, comfortability, and customer reviews.
Maternity Belt FAQ
Q: Are maternity belts safe?
A: While it may be worrying to wear something that applies pressure around your belly, rest assured that maternity belts are completely safe. They are designed to be worn around the belly, putting no pressure on the baby inside whatsoever.
Q: When do I start wearing a maternity belt?
A: You can wear a maternity belt the moment you experience back and pelvic pains caused by your pregnancy. This can happen as early as the first trimester, so plan accordingly.