Serola Maternity Support Belt, Pregnancy Belt, Comfortable Pelvic Support for Waist, Back, and Abdomen, Can Be Used Post-Partum, Labour and Recovery, Relieves Lower Back Pain, Large

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The adjustable Velcro belt can easily be positioned for the perfect fit throughout your pregnancy. And as a bonus, the belt is machine washable at 30 degrees, so you can keep it clean throughout your pregnancy. The Serola Belt does not replace muscle function. The core muscles are turned off and weak for a reason. Injured ligaments create a reflex that turns off muscles that would worsen the injury, e.g. the Transverse Abdominus, Multifidus, and other core muscles. Most pain comes from the build up of toxins in imbalanced muscles that are either too tight or too weak and deconditioned. Exercise or stretching flushes out toxins accumulated in inactive muscles. Although it feels good, supporting or exercising these muscles can worsen the joint, if done incorrectly. By properly stabilizing the sacroiliac joint, the Serola Sacroiliac Belt normalizes muscle tone and allows them to assist in supporting the joint naturally. Exercising while wearing the Serola SI Belt allows better muscle function and pain relief, while not stressing the joint.

This maternity band by KeaBabies has been specifically designed for pregnant women who prefer less restrictive, gentler support. This means that they can be too loose and allow too much freedom of movement. This does not let them replicate the true role of ligaments. In this study from the Journal of Pregnancy, it was found that belts can help with a number of aspects of daily life that pregnant women often struggle with. I have the Belly Bandit Upsie belt and found it great! It’s a bit pricey but it did help me a lot and it grows with the pregnancy!” (Vetted by Mumsnet user Yummymummy2020) Our verdict With a range of sizes (from 96 - 157 cm belly circumference) the Flexguard Maternity Support Belt is suitable for all mum tums, especially those with twins or larger bumps. (And speaking of twins, don't miss our handy guide to what to buy for twins according to expert Mumsnet twin parents)

The Serola Support Belt comes in four sizes, which are based on hip circumference. To find the right size, please measure just below the pointy, bony protrusions at the front of your hips. There is a natural indentation where the belt fits. Sizing of Serola Belt The Serola Belt increases strength throughout the body, especially the trunk, upper legs, and arms. The NHS advise you to wear a maternity belt when you’re doing activities that cause pain, such as walking or housework. Some doctors or physiotherapists may also recommend you wear the belt or band while sitting down or in bed - but make sure the belt isn’t too tight and if you’re uncertain about how best to wear it, speak to your physiotherapist. Do pregnancy support belts work? If your measurements fall on a sizing boundary, we highly recommend selecting the lower size for optimum support. This is because the Serola Belt features a generous amount of Velcro that allows you to make adjustments if your belt is slightly tight.

FeaturesSerola Sacroiliac Belt is designed to compress and support the sacroiliac joints, thereby relieving stress and instability at these weight bearing structures. Just as importantly, it is not so tight that it is restrictive. Excess or insufficient motion can adversely affect the entire musculoskeletal system. The Serola Sacroiliac Belt, by providing the correct balance of resistance and resilience, re-establishes the joint’s normal motion. The Serola Sacroiliac Belt is the only belt designed to normalize the function of the sacroiliac joint. Worn low and snug around the hips to stabilize the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) and to reduce SI joint pain in pregnancy. ASLR, Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ), Perceived Global Impression of Improvement (PGII).

Existing Studies Using a Pregnancy SI Belt

I'm using [a Lola & Lykke] pregnancy support belt and it helps a lot."(Brand of maternity belt recommended by Mumsnet user Mishmased) Our verdict Rather than going up and down each time you need to put something away, pop it in the basket and only go up once the basket is getting full (but not too heavy). I’ve been pretty impressed with this for the price. My sciatica and hip pain post-run have completely stopped since using it. The booklet it comes with is really good as well.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Bienentrinkwasser) Our verdict Sixty-three women enrolled. On multivariable analysis, immediate belted ASLR score was -2.70 points lower than the non-belted ASLR score (P < .001). Four weeks later there was significant improvement in the ASLR score with a belt (M diff = -0.99; P = .001) and without a belt (M diff = -1.94; P < .001); the decline was more precipitous for the non-belted response (M diff = -0.96; P = .02). Current NRS pain scores declined from baseline by approximately -0.94 points (P < .001). This decline did not depend on ASLR scores (interaction P = .43) or wearing a belt at the time of testing (interaction P = .51). Similar conclusions held for participants' usual NRS score and average PGQ score. After 4 weeks, 82% reported improvement based on the PGII. Takes place of the ligaments, not the muscles, therefore improving muscle function and strength throughout the body

A maternity belt sits around your pelvis, with the Velcro straps attaching underneath your bump. The maternity belt needs to be snug, but also feel comfortable and not be too tight. To make sure your belt isn’t too tight, you should be able to slide your hand around the inside of the belt. When should I start wearing a pregnancy support belt? It has two layers which are easy to put on and wrap close to your body, offering just the right amount of compression without restricting blood flow. What’s more, it can be worn postpartum to offer extra stability after your little bundle of joy has arrived.Menstruation may make SIJ stabilization more difficult to acquire and maintain. DonTigny states “The presence of relaxin in the body about a week or 10 days before the onset of menstruation effects a hormonal ligamentous laxity similar to that of pregnancy but to a lesser degree and renders the pelvic ligaments less stable and more prone to a minor injury. The relaxin is reabsorbed during menstruation and if the innominate is kept in its normal position on the sacrum at this time, the pelvic ligaments seem to regain their normal stability. I have observed that if the dysfunction is not corrected, the instability may continue into the next menstrual cycle.” (DonTigny, 1985) It would seem appropriate then since a proper sacroiliac belt can help stabilize the sacroiliac joint and relieve SI joint pain, its use during menstruation would be beneficial. If you are pregnant, we recommend using our sizing guidelines above as standard. If you fall on or within an inch of a sizing boundary and are pregnant, we recommend selecting the larger size belt as your hips will gradually begin to widen. How Long Can I Wear the Serola Sacroiliac Belt? Sizes: S/M; L/XL | Materials: Outer fabric: 95% cotton, 5% elastane; Centre front fabric: 65% polyester, 27% viscose, 8% elastane; Inner fabric: 100% polyamide; Memory foam: 100% polyurethane What we love