Maternity Girdles and waist bands
Pregnancy support girdle: what it is and how it can help
A pregnancy support girdle or an elastic maternity support belt is a functional garment that, from around the middle of the second trimester, can help relieve lower back pain and discomfort caused by the rapid increase in the weight and size of the growing belly. Keep reading to find out more.
Pregnancy support girdle and maternity belt: what are they used for?
Every pregnant woman is unique, and no two baby bumps are exactly the same. However, many expectant mothers experience lower back or sciatic nerve discomfort as the belly increases in weight and size and everyday movement becomes more demanding. This is where an elastic pregnancy support girdle (or maternity support belt) can help: this functional garment supports the growing belly, helping reduce the load placed on the lower back and relieving pain and discomfort.
Pregnancy support belt or girdle? Here are the differences
So far, we have referred interchangeably to a pregnancy support belt and a maternity support girdle, but these are two garments that, although designed for the same purpose, have different constructions. A pregnancy support girdle is shaped like a pair of briefs, wrapping around the hips and crotch before extending over the belly to provide full abdominal coverage. A pregnancy belly band, on the other hand, is a highly elastic strip of fabric positioned above the pubic area, around the hips and underneath the belly, so that it supports the abdomen from below without covering it completely.
Since both products perform a similar function and the main difference lies in the type of support provided, it is advisable to ask your gynaecologist which solution is best suited to your body shape and individual needs.
Girdle, belt, belly: pregnancy and postpartum support
A maternity belt or pregnancy support girdle can also be worn during the period immediately after childbirth, when some women may appreciate the comfort and support of a close-fitting garment around the abdomen. However, a maternity support girdle should not be worn indiscriminately: both during pregnancy and postpartum, in the absence of specific medical conditions, support garments are generally best used in situations that trigger discomfort (such as long walks, light physical exertion or fatigue) so that they do not replace the natural work of the abdominal muscles, which should remain active whenever possible.
Pregnancy support belt: the Relaxsan range
Are you looking for high-quality maternity underwear, a pregnancy belly support girdle or an elastic maternity belt? The Relaxsan online range includes a wide selection of products designed for pregnancy and postpartum, all made in Italy using carefully selected materials to provide expectant mothers with maximum comfort during this special stage of life. One example is our seamless pregnancy support belt with silver fibre, designed with antibacterial and antiseptic properties to help support correct posture and reduce the load on the back and abdominal muscles.