Belly/back support devices
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Topic: Belly/back support devices
Posted By: sarasal
Subject: Belly/back support devices
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 12:24pm
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Has anyone tried any of the products available to provide back and belly support in pregnancy, like the bellybra, belly belt or smiley belt? I'm having terrible back pain with this pregnancy and I'm just wondering how well these devices actually work?
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:34pm
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I brought a smiley belt and found it to be good. I just had lower back ache and it helped to take some of the pressure off. You just have to wear it over a singlet as otherwise it sticks to your skin. ------------- 
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Posted By: Cinderella
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:38pm
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I have just brought a prenatal cradel. They are really good. $95 new on trademe but I picked mine up alot cheaper second hand.
here is a listing for one. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=385762909 |
Posted By: crafty1
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 1:41pm
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loved my smiley belt for pelvic pain but i think it can be worn another way for backs. Went through physio Nat Womens and it was free. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Scoop
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 2:37pm
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just been put in a smiley belt today (through physio at hospital) to help with SI joint pain. Will see how it goes. ------------- #2 expected early Sep 2011! |
Posted By: Kupukupu
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 2:57pm
| I bought a smiley belt to help with my SPD and pelvic/back pain and its does make a difference... its not a cure but it does help. |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 3:27pm
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I just got a belly belt for SPD it is great I notice it when I take it off. I ordered it on a Wed night and it arrived that Friday. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: eassa
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:02pm
| I am only 11 weeks pregnant but my hips have been really painful the past week when trying to sleep on them. I try to fall asleep on my back but seem to wake up on my hips. any suggestions? |
Posted By: choco69
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:03pm
got a belly support belt through my physio - makes all the difference am in such agony without one - it's an Oppo - similar to a smiley but more heavy duty 
wear it so the back support bit is under my belly as I have less pain that way (it's my belly/hips that hurt not my back) ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Turtle
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 9:08pm
| I have a smiley belt that I got through the hospital physio for free. Mine is for lower belly pain - kinda like a really bad stitch in the wrong place. It helps a bit but doesn't fix it, but I certainly couldn't walk anywhere without it. It did take ages to get the appointment though. |
Posted By: emmakm
Date Posted: 21 June 2011 at 1:56am
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sarasal - I see you're in Chch... get your MW to refer you to the physio at Chch Women's... It took them nearly 3 weeks to contact me after MW sent the referral, but the woman I saw there was amazing! Plus any of the back/belly belts that you need they lend you for free. And they can help with alternative ways of doing things and other exercises that may be able to help you. I have quite bad SPD, was given a belly belt, which did help somewhat.. went back a second time and ended up with a thicker belt to wear as well, as back and hip pain had gotten worse. It's weird the way our bodies compensate!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: sarasal
Date Posted: 21 June 2011 at 11:36am
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Thanks for all the info. Is physio treatment free if you get referred by your midwife?
Eassa, one thing that made sleep more comfortable for me was using a pillow for support. If you sleep on your side, put it between your knees - it helps the hip area relax. If you lie on your back, put it under your calves. It might also help to have one under your belly for support as it grows, or get one of those long body pillows. |
Posted By: emmakm
Date Posted: 21 June 2011 at 11:41am
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Yup, completely free as it's through the hospital! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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