Best Maternity support belt

[mandoo]

Recommendations please. Don't want to spend out on something that's not going to do the job.

My back and hips are killing me!

[dribbleface]

funny enough just brought one from mothercare called nexcare products maternity support brace. it's £35 but put it on and bliss. i did have physio for spd but good old nhs she was off for 6 weeks over summer and I'm due in 4 weeks so took matters into my own hands! how many weeks are you, a physio referral might help.

[mandoo]

I am 21 weeks. Saw my midwife yesterday she just suggested a belt but no mention of physio. Did you find it helped? (when you could actually get an appointment!)

[harassedandherbug]

There's an spd thread on here somewhere and all the ladies on there recommend the Serola belt. Mine was delivered today, and I have to say the relief is instant. It's a two layer belt and is far superior to the one I had in my last preg. It was £40.00 but I think it's going to be worth it! I'm only 24 weeks so hoping this will keep me going.

Def get a physio referral, ask the mw, or see a chiro privately.

[bilblio]

A physio referral is worthwhile, although they might not do any physical manipulation.
I have SPD and a history of back problems. I got a referral and they gave me some exercises to help. But they said they wouldn't touch me until after I'd had the baby. (8 weeks to go.) I had been doing the exercises I do anyway for my back, but they were getting more and more difficult as my belly expanded :o
They also gave me a belt so I didn't have to buy one.

I only had to wait about 2 weeks for my appointment.

[mandoo]

Thanks dribbleface I invested in a nexcare belt and have been wearing it today and it has made a real difference to my lower back pain.

[dribbleface]

glad to hear it. not had mine on as much today as too hot!

[DButler]

Bit late to the discussion but I have seen a site dedicated to maternity belts and support. Quite interesting and might be useful in the future for anyone.