Belly Band
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Topic: Belly Band
Posted By: Roksana
Subject: Belly Band
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 10:55am
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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 ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date 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. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 11:26am
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You can get some off Trademe.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1686769 - Mellonbellies I wear mine all the time. ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 11:55am
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Posted By: SarahP08
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 12:34pm
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: katie1
Date 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. |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:24pm
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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! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date 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.  ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:35pm
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I dont really want them for good looks, I wantt it for support...hmmmm....can any one else suggest any other product? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:43pm
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Check this out...
http://smileybelt.co.nz/ - 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... http://www.eggmaternity.co.nz/index.cfm?action=browse&category_id=7 - Egg baby belt Its probably not as supportive though, but slightly cheaper. Hope that helps ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 1:53pm
I got two of these ones and they are great. I found wearing them quite comfy ad they held my pants up aswell. ------------- |
Bee wrote:Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 2:38pm
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There is something else out there that is like a tank top.... i'll have a hunt around... ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: missy_girl
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 3:26pm
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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. ------------- Michelle http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 3:59pm
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Thats it!
The belly Bra. you can get them at Breastmates, trademe, stork to chalk. Heaps of places. ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |