Serola Maternity & Pregnancy Support Belt, Comfortable Pelvic, Waist , Back and Abdomen Support, Belly Brand Brace for Sports and Leisure , Blue Colour, Medium (34 to 40 Inc Hip)

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Wear theSerola Sacroiliac SPD Belt just below the pointy, bony protrusions at the front of your hips. There is a natural indentation where the belt goes. 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). When you’ve got each foot touching each step, your pelvis has to bear your weight for a shorter distance, meaning less strain through this area. Strategies such as meditation, light exercise and the art of saying “no” can be extremely helpful. Seeking a job that you enjoy and that gives you a good level of satisfaction you have a family history of SPD- if your Mum or sisters also suffered it, then you’re more likely to experience it too

Before you take the stairs, stop and think about what you need to do or bring with you. This might help avoid unnecessary trips just because you forgot something.The outer, elastic layer helps by pulling the pelvis together. The inner, non-elastic layer helps by limiting pelvic expansion and maintaining the gains made by the elastic layer. Together, they normalize the function of the sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis. Remember this simple principle: ligaments rule, muscles adapt. As the pelvis tightens, the muscles tighten, and the entire belly and pelvic complex shrinks as a unit.

Additional stress on the joints from falls, accidents, poor posture, sitting too long, or activities that include bending, lifting, and twisting can increase the muscular response and pain. 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?Designed with SPD and PCS in mind, this versatile belt cradles your belly and provides gentle support to the SI joints. By attaching groin straps underneath, you can enhance pubic bone support. Experience relief from discomfort and pain as you navigate pregnancy. We also love that the belt comes with three-way support, the fabric is lightweight and breathable enough to move without feeling restricted, and you can wear the belt under or over clothing. How we chose our recommendations Expert guidance I have this one, cannot go out without it now! It helped in last pregnancy and has helped this time too."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user SpeakFriendAndEnter) Our verdict

Expert midwife Marie Louise points out that postpartum belts can be 'very helpful for most new mums' (see more in the FAQ section below) by supporting their healing body and reducing pain, swelling and prolonged bleeding, particularly for c-section mothers. Although it only takes 6-8 weeks for pelvic organs to return to normal size, relaxin can stay in the body for 5 months, or more, after childbirth, so its effects on ligaments, muscles, and other tissue can remain for a long time. This is both a period of time to remain cautious and a time to align and heal your pelvic joints, ligaments, and muscles.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)

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

The Serola Belt increases strength throughout the body, especially the trunk, upper legs, and arms.