Hey everyone - I am 28 weeks and experiencing the same aggravating pain in my mid/low back and hips as I did with DS. It's getting pretty bad and I expect it just to get worse. Yesterday I went to a medical specialty store and got a maternity support belt and it is wonderful! It felt very awkward (and itchy!) at first but after a few hours the difference was incredible. I wore it all day today and had almost no pain. I was able to go for a long dog walk with a normal stride (instead of stiff little baby steps) for the first time in weeks. Yippee! I can see too that my posture is much better, both seated and standing.
However, I am concerned about the pressure it is putting on my lower belly. I am not doing it up very tight - just enough to stay in place and to not gape in the small of my back but still I feel considerable "letting go" when I take it off, meaning that it was pressing into my abdomen a fair bit.
Is this okay? Is there any chance that the belt could inhibit normal movement of the baby or affect his ability to get into a good position? Or are there any other concerns?
Thanks for your thoughts!
However, I am concerned about the pressure it is putting on my lower belly. I am not doing it up very tight - just enough to stay in place and to not gape in the small of my back but still I feel considerable "letting go" when I take it off, meaning that it was pressing into my abdomen a fair bit.
Is this okay? Is there any chance that the belt could inhibit normal movement of the baby or affect his ability to get into a good position? Or are there any other concerns?
Thanks for your thoughts!
