Hello
Does anyone have recommendations for maternity belts to support the belly and back in the third trimester?
I’m in so much discomfort - my back hurts, everything feels swollen, and my pelvic region is so uncomfortable. I just feel so teary and rundown due to the discomfort/pain. The foetus is doing absolutely fine but I don’t want another 12 weeks of feeling so sore and tired.
Please help.
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Maternity belt to support in third trimester?
12 replies
RandomCatGenerator · 02/06/2021 14:46
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PurplePansy05 ·
02/06/2021 19:44
Hey, I'm 30 weeks now and from about 16 week onwards been struggling with hip pain. Pelvic area is also pretty sore now, but yours does sound worse. Just wanted to send you a virtual hug and a boost as it's quite hard and uncomfortable now 
As others have said, you should try exercises from a physiotherapist - your midwife can refer you, or your GP/consultant. NHS trusts also have lots of PDF leaflets available online regarding PGP/SPD exercises. For me personally, I need to move a little but regularly to ease it off. Sitting down for too long can be your worst enemy sometimes. Do you have a pregnancy pillow? If not, definitely invest in one. I haven't tried those belt support things myself, but I would if nothing else helped. I personally don't like the idea of wearing extra stuff when it's getting hot now, but obviously do whatever makes you feel better xx
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Tvscreen ·
02/06/2021 19:52
OP I have the babygo belt too and it has helped but it is not a magic cure. I get stabbing pains in my groin and hip pain but what helps me is some very gentle exercise like swimming and yoga. If I’m sitting all day then the pain gets worse so I move as much as possible, even just putting some music on and stepping/shuffling from side to side seems to help me. Definitely speak to your midwife to see if you can get a physio referral. Hope the pain gets better
Snoopy28x ·
02/06/2021 19:54
@RandomCatGenerator symphysis pubis dysfunction. Its so painful. I had it midway through with my first and just thought it was pregnancy pains. 2nd time I had it much earlier and was unbearable at times. Turning over in bed was a killer, or going up stairs. Pushing a trolley or buggy made it worse. Dont quote me on this.. but it's when your ligaments all relax it makes your pelvis to loose and it grinds together. I did read it being described as your walking round with a broken pelvis 
which is exactly how it feels. Have a read about if the symptoms fit.
But definitely speak to your midwife sooner than later as they can get you exercises to help relieve the pain. Also sitting on a gym ball helps. And sit on a plastic bag in the car so you can swivel out with your legs together. Xx
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