https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:44:04 +0000 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:59:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18166 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=411034&title=belly-band#411034 Author: Bumble
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 3:59pm

Thats it!

The belly Bra. you can get them at Breastmates, trademe, stork to chalk. Heaps of places.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:59:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=411034&title=belly-band#411034 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=411009&title=belly-band#411009 Author: missy_girl
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 3:26pm

I used a bellybra during my first pregnacy. It has a wide elastic band that fits under the belly and helps support the tummy. I found it helped with my sciatic nerve pain.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:26:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=411009&title=belly-band#411009 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410973&title=belly-band#410973 Author: Bumble
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 2:38pm

There is something else out there that is like a tank top.... i'll have a hunt around...]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:38:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410973&title=belly-band#410973 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410941&title=belly-band#410941 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:53pm

Bee wrote: You can get some off Trademe. Mellonbellies I wear mine all the time.

I got two of these ones and they are great. I found wearing them quite comfy ad they held my pants up aswell.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:53:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410941&title=belly-band#410941 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410931&title=belly-band#410931 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:43pm

Check this out...

smileybelt

I used one from 31 weeks as recommended by my physio. They are basically made out of wetsuit material with really strong velcro - great support for the pelvis and back.

You can also get them on loan from physios (or I did anyway)

Or you can try this...

Egg baby belt

Its probably not as supportive though, but slightly cheaper.

Hope that helps ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:43:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410931&title=belly-band#410931 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410926&title=belly-band#410926 Author: Roksana
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:35pm

I dont really want them for good looks, I wantt it for support...hmmmm....can any one else suggest any other product?]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:35:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410926&title=belly-band#410926 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410918&title=belly-band#410918 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:32pm

I too have MelonBellies ones, black and white and in the last trimester have found them to be a godsend, fashionwise! Agree with MissAngel, more for looking good than support though. ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:32:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410918&title=belly-band#410918 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410912&title=belly-band#410912 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:24pm

The mellonbellies ones are great - only i'd advise getting them a size smaller than you actually are. Mine fit just like a fashion accessory instead of giving me any support. I ended up taking it in. I wear it now and it sorta helps with taking pressure off my c/s wound. You can also get elastic ones with velcro from the physio at the hospital. That was a blessing in later stages of pregnancy - really held the bump up!]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:24:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410912&title=belly-band#410912 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410883&title=belly-band#410883 Author: katie1
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 12:44pm

I found mine a bit annoying. It stretched and sort of slipped around. Between that and those big preggy pant elastic bands I just always felt like I never knew what was pulled up and what wasn't!!!!! In saying that I still did use it a bit as it meant you could keep wearing your normal tops for longer.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:44:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410883&title=belly-band#410883 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410878&title=belly-band#410878 Author: SarahP08
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 12:34pm

I found mine (form Pumpkin Patch) stretched faster than my belly grew. So while it was fine for hiding the fact that my pants weren't done up it didn't actually provide any support.

I don't use it at all now as anything with buttons and zips (undone or not) is just too damn uncomfortable.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:34:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410878&title=belly-band#410878 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410840&title=belly-band#410840 Author: Roksana
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 11:55am

Thanks Guys!! ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:55:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410840&title=belly-band#410840 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410805&title=belly-band#410805 Author: Bumble
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 11:26am

You can get some off Trademe.


Mellonbellies

I wear mine all the time.


]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:26:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410805&title=belly-band#410805 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410791&title=belly-band#410791 Author: Maya
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 11:17am

I have one I never use, would offer to send it to you but it's XL so prob wouldn't fit you

It was reasonably cheap at Pumpkin Patch, maybe $12-$13 or so? I can't remember.

Not sure about the c-sect scar thingie, I only used it to hold my pre-preg pants up when i was first preg but now they don't even come up my thighs so i don't use it anymore.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:17:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410791&title=belly-band#410791 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410769&title=belly-band#410769 Author: Roksana
Subject: 18166
Posted: 12 June 2008 at 10:55am

Hi guys,

I know when I was pregs with DD some here was talking about belly bands. I was thinking of getting it this time around...so my questions are:

1) Do these bands help hold up your Tummy? I want to take pressure of my CS scar....as I am feeling a bit heavy already and CS scar is a bit tender.

2) Can you buy them in NZ? if so where? and how much?

3) If you have one was it any good??

ta]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:55:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18166&PID=410769&title=belly-band#410769