Pregnancy Support Bands: Are There Benefits?

Author: Molly

Jun. 17, 2024

Pregnancy Support Bands: Are There Benefits?

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in your life, full of joy and anticipation. But it&#;s also full of discomfort for many mothers-to-be. The good news is, there are plenty of products on the market that can safely help ease your aches and pains. One of these products is the pregnancy support band.

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No matter what you call it, there are some key similarities all pregnancy support bands share:

Pain and discomfort. The primary reason moms turn to the support of a pregnancy support band is to relieve aches and pain. As your baby grows bigger, he puts more pressure on your body. You may begin to walk and stand differently to compensate for the extra weight, causing pain in your muscles and joints.

Additionally, during the second trimester, your ligaments loosen to accommodate your growing baby. You may feel increasing aches in your hip, groin, and legs as your pregnancy progresses.

Physical activities. If you enjoy being active, a pregnancy support band is a great addition to your workout. Even if you don&#;t need extra support on a daily basis, having it during exercise may help you maintain a more effective workout.

It can also prevent you from getting hurt during a workout by providing some compression to your abdomen. You should always take it slow working out while you&#;re pregnant and take extra precautions to stay safe.

Outfit hacks. Even though your belly is growing, your hips and legs may not be. So you can pull your favorite pants up, but not fasten them. A pregnancy band can act as a buffer between your pants and your tops &#; covering your belly and the upper band of your pants. 

Plus, if you bend over, your band will spare you the embarrassment of showing your back or belly as your clothes get smaller.

Pros and Cons of wearing a Pregnancy Belly Band

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Low back pain? Pelvic girdle pain?

Finding it difficult to enjoy your pregnancy? Relief can be found in the form of:

  • pregnancy belts or belly bands as they are commonly referred to

  • specialised compression garments

  • physiotherapy or some combination of these.

6 Reasons you need to be careful with a Pregnancy Belly Band and why it may not be the best solution for painful pelvic and back joints:

  1. Maternity support belt / pregnancy support belt may impair blood circulation, and negatively impact your pelvic floor and bowel function if worn too tightly or for too long.
  2. You are relying on your &#;feel&#; to get the right level of compression, potentially risking muscle deactivation by having a potentially dangerous level of compression.

  3. Pregnancy support belts should only be worn for short periods, 2-3 hours to prevent dependency and deactivation of your muscles in your bottom, abdominals, and lower back, leaving you unsupported for most of the day.

  4. Most pregnancy belly belts/bands do not move with your body, can feel restrictive and need constant readjustment when sitting down or getting up.

  5. Pregnancy belts are not the most comfortable or flattering especially if you are wearing them under anything that is fitted.

  6. Many pregnancy belly bands / belly belts have hooks, loops, or Velcro so there is a chance of snagging your clothes. 

SRC Pregnancy Leggings and Shorts are a specialised compression garment, recommended by women's healthcare professionals around the world.

Designed in consultation with an obstetrician for the ultimate in comfort and functionality, they utilise patented Anatomical Support Panels that deliver targeted compression, ideal for treating multiple conditions to help you enjoy your pregnancy and assist with:

The multi-layered support panels called True Cross Compression, provide consistent and anatomically targeted compression during movement so compression is lost during movement. SRC pregnancy compression garments are an effective, evidence1 based choice for prevention and management of pain during pregnancy:

  • 82% of women who wore SRC Pregnancy Shorts or Leggings experienced a reduction in their discomfort2.
  • Backed by 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.

  • Endorsed by Australian Physiotherapy Association & Australian College of Midwives.

They have all the benefits of belly bands and belly belts with none of the 6 disadvantages above.

Unlike belly bands, SRC Pregnancy Leggings and Shorts can treat various conditions, are more comfortable and convenient to wear and are therefore more likely to be worn for longer periods which increases their efficacy.

4 Reasons to wear Pregnancy Belly Bands / Belly Belts

Usually prescribed for extra postural support for severe symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) and Pelvic Instability, there are good reasons to wear pregnancy belts / belly bands during your pregnancy, with the key here being SEVERE symptoms:

  1. Relieving pain in joints, muscles and lower back

  2. Assisting with the sacroiliac joint pain and hip joint pain

  3. Decrease the discomfort and provide support to the pelvic area during various activities by stabilising the pelvis and relieving pressure from the lower back.

  4. Help improve your posture

Some women combine both a pregnancy belly belt / belly band and the SRC Pregnancy Compression Shorts or Leggings. The benefit for women with severe pain is that they can wear their SRC Pregnancy Shorts/Leggings 24 hours per day without causing muscle atrophy due to prolonged muscle deactivation. During periods where they need to be on their feet for an extended time, they can combine both products by adding the pregnancy belly band over the top for additional support.

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