The benefits of wearing a belly band

You might have heard many pregnant women sing the belly band praises. After all, it’s one of the best support devices to use during pregnancy and beyond. But if you’ve never worn one before, you might be wondering ‘How do belly bands work exactly?’ Belly bands offer a whole host of benefits to pregnant women and can be worn throughout pregnancy as well as during postpartum recovery. They’re simple to use and recommended by health professionals.

A belly band is similar to a stretchy belt, that sits around your hips and supports your bump. Belly bands provide mild compression, which can help to alleviate lower back pain from pregnancy. A belly band helps to stabilize your pelvis and may also help to improve balance by distributing your baby’s weight more evenly over your tummy and lower back.

Expectant mums everywhere love wearing belly bands for extra support and comfort. Many women describe belly bands as like a ‘second pair of hands’ cradling their bump to help relieve pain and reduce pressure. Belly bands can also assist with maintaining good posture and act as support for your core and back muscles. By wearing a belly band after you give birth, you may be able to return to your pre-pregnancy body a little more easily.

Belly bands can help to tighten belly skin after pregnancy and assist in c-section recovery. If you do have a c-section birth, a belly band can help to protect the wound site and help you recover faster.  What’s more, wearing a belly band after giving birth can also help your organs shift back into their original places. Honestly, is there anything a belly band can’t do?