Belly support like Cariwell - do they work?

[LennyW]

I'm 24 weeks and have a much bigger bump this time than with Number 1 at the same stage. I'm still walking 50 minutes to work and back each day (25m each way) and I get a stitch and sore belly after about 5 minutes.

Does anyone know of any good bump supports that might help with this problem? e.g. I've seen the Blooming Marvellous Cariwell Maternity Microfibre Support Band online for £11 - does it really support the bump and make walking easier?

Any advice appreciated.

[LennyW]

Bump.

[bubblesincambridge]

I've got one but I don't really like it much. Feels way too tight - maybe I bought too small.

[LennyW]

Thanks Bubbles. Does anyone else have one, or something similar?

[LuckyC]

No, but have no bump yet, and this sounds like a good idea to me. Can you post if you hear anything?

[LennyW]

I've started getting some pain low in the pelvis which my midwife says is the ligaments stretching in prep for birth (makes sense, though I'm only 27w) - she did give me the technical name for this but I can't remember it.

She recommended the Nexcare belt from Mothercare. It's bl**dy expensive (£35) so I might try to buy one online. Has anyone tried one of these? Do they help with belly/pelvis pain? Cheers.

[LennyW]

Just in case anyone comes across this thread: I ended up getting a 3M Nexcare belt off eBay and have been wearing it while walking any distance. It's been fabulous, I can highly recommend it. I'm now 37 weeks and my pelvis pain hasn't gotten any worse. Not much better, but certainly no worse.

[westlondongirl]

I've got the carriwell one but am a size 12 and had to send back the medium and buy a large size. I don't wear it all the time just if i'm going for a walk. Would advise getting the largest size and even then you may find it tight. I am 34 weeks.