Belly Band

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

You can get some off Trademe.


Mellonbellies

I wear mine all the time.

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.

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!

I dont really want them for good looks, I wantt it for support...hmmmm....can any one else suggest any other product?

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.

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.