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Belly band recommendations?

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magicalmama · 23/08/2021 21:58

I'm in the second trimester and starting to have a wobbly tummy, which wobbles when I jog. It feels a little uncomfortable in the same way running without a sports bra might, and I know it's only going to get bigger.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a maternity support band or belt to help hold up my growing bump while I jog?

I've seen several on Amazon but I can't see anyone comparing brands or find useful reviews on bands used for exercise.

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JuneySunshine · 24/08/2021 08:06

I don't have any recommendations but i'm watching. I'm 10+3 and interested for future.
Well done you for keeping going 😊

magicalmama · 25/08/2021 06:46

I bought several on Amazon, so I'll let you know how they go when they arrive...
I'm 18 weeks so it's showing, but not too much. I jogs lightly around the park for about 10-15mins, so I'm not doing heavy exercise. I'm doing yoga as well but don't feel the need for support for that.

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magicalmama · 07/09/2021 16:37

The Gabriella belt arrived and so far, so good.

It goes under my belly only. I put it on to run and immediately felt more supported and like my tummy wasn't wobbling.
I've been wearing it now each time I run and it feels good. I wore it just to walk around and it also felt comfortable.

I will reserve judgment on how supportive it will be in a few weeks when my bump is bigger.

I then got Diavolo shapewear shorts and I now wear them every time I run as well as when I go out for walks.
The shorts are a bit tight to put on, but very comfortable once on. Not supportive enough to wear on their own for running, but I now run with both these overbump shorts and my support belt and together they work wonders.

I'm still waiting on a couple of other belts and will try those out when they arrive.

It's definitely more comfortable to wear the shorts and the belt together for running.

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 07/09/2021 17:11

Thanks for the update Flowers - I was watching the thread hoping people would come on with recommendations. I'm not a jogger, but have some pre-existing back and pelvic problems which mean some support might help once I approach the third trimester (I'm only 12 weeks at the moment so don't need one yet) - but there seems a wide choice out there!

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