Soft Form Maternity Support Belt, Large

I bought this product because I am pregnant and have trouble with my lower back and hips. I am a petite, but a big lady. I ordered the size recomended, but it was slightly too long and rubbed the top of my legs. Velcro burn is not pleasant. IT is NOT supposed to roll, but it does and the two sticks in the back dig into me. It may just be that it is not the right size, but I am very dissapointed. I Like the BELLY BRA. the elastic on the bottom rolls , but it is much more comfortable and does a better job

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I bought the medium, thinking it would fit me as I was dress size 14 before I became pregnant. The product came in my fifth month, when I really started to need support. I've only gained 10 pounds, so I'm not huge. The first time I put it on it felt nice and lifting. But when I put on a shirt over it I realized that my pregnant belly mushroomed over it, looking very strange. I tried adjusting the velcro but without the amount of tightness that creates mushroom belly, there's no support. This product will quickly get on your nerves and you'll find yourself donating it, like I did.

I tried another belly support which didn't offer much support at all. This one was fabulous! I bought it at a Medical Supply store where they fitted it for me & showed me how to use it. Since I had twins, my belly got large & I started getting sciatica to the point where it was painful to walk. I wore it every waking moment for the last several months, & I had no pain at all. When I took it off for a while (an hour or two), the pain came back. The velcro can rub your leg, which is uncomfortable, but I just moved the band up so that wouldn't happen. Definitely worth getting! (BTW I didn't use the top band that goes over your belly.)

A comparison of three different maternity support beltsAt 22 weeks pregnant, I developed pain in my right hip and leg. The pain became worse as the weeks went by, and by 26 weeks, I almost couldn't walk normal anymore. After talking to my ob/gyn, she suggested I try a maternity support belt to relieve the pressure on my sciatic nerve. I read a number of reviews on Amazon, and finally decided to order two different belts, based on the good reviews each one received. While I was waiting for my belts to arrive from Amazon, I also went to Babies R Us and bought one there. Here are my reviews for each belt:One of my choices from Amazon was the "Soft Form Maternity Support" belt ($ 33.99). As soon as it arrived, I took it out of the package and was a little turned off. The belt's color is a really dark brown, which I wasn't too thrilled with. When I tried it on, I noticed how thick the material is, which adds bulk underneath clothing. First, I put on the abdominal support pad, which really cradles your belly. Felt kind of nice. Then, I attached the belt and the upper tummy strap. I didn't like either one of these. The belt is split lengthwise into two panels across the back, which makes adjustments a little annoying, and it was rolling (or folding) down on top. The Velcro taps on the belt are wider than the abdominal pad, leaving parts of the Velcro sticking out either on top, where it scratches your stomach, or on the bottom, where it scratches your legs. The tummy strap is thick and scratchy. No matter how I adjusted it, I couldn't get comfortable in this thing. I hope I can return it for a refund. (Note: I just found out I CAN'T return this, so I wasted 34 bucks.)My second choice from Amazon was the "Mother-to-be Maternity Support" belt ($ 31.98). As soon as it arrived, I tried it on and loved it. The abdominal support pad is soft and comfortable. The belt is made from strong material and really hugs your back, which feels great and supportive. The belt doesn't roll down or fold over and really keeps it shape. The Velcro taps fit perfectly on the abdominal pad and are flat against the belly. Even though it is a strong belt, it also feels soft and stretches with your movements. The tummy strap is a little thick, but still feels comfortable. Initially, the top and bottom edge of the belt are a little scratchy, but I imagine I can get used to that. It's a minor price to pay to be pain free once again. The edges might still soften up a little, as the belt gets broken in with repeated wear and washings. Also, the belt hugs the body so well, it doesn't show underneath my maternity clothes. The only negative thing I can see with this belt is the fact that the back panel doesn't have the little breathe strips like other belts. This might cause extra sweating during the summer, but I would still take the sweat over the pain.At Babies R Us, I bought the "Especially for Mom Maternity Support" belt ($ 32.69). The nice thing about buying it at a store was that I was able to try it on before I bought it. Once I brought it home, I put it on right away. Everything about this belt is great. The materials are soft and comfortable. I'm wearing it on my bare skin for most of the day, and it doesn't irritate or scratch at all. It fits great, and the support is excellent for a soft, light-weight belt like this. The pain in my right hip and leg pretty much disappeared after wearing it for a short time. The belt has little breathe strips built in, so it is really easy to wear even in the summer. It keeps its shape without rolling or folding down. The belt fits very well and doesn't show underneath clothing. Overall, this is my favorite of the three belts. If you can get this at a store near you, I'd say buy it. If not, get the "Mother-to-be Maternity Support" belt from Amazon.

I tried this belt but I might have got a size too big. The strap on the top is worthless. It didn't support anything. The other pieces were too bulky and uncomfortable to wear under clothes. I ended up buying the simple one piece one at Motherhood Store and it was perfect.