How many months of pregnancy should I use a belly support belt

Pregnancy will cause many inconveniences to a woman's body, especially as the pregnancy progresses, her belly will become bigger and bigger, and her ability to move will be seriously affected. Therefore, the invention of the belly support belt came into being. The belly support belt is mainly used for women who are in advanced pregnancy because their large belly puts a greater burden on the body. But how many months into their pregnancy do women usually use belly bands?

How many months ago did you start using a belly support belt?

The main function of a maternity support belt is to help pregnant women support their abdomen. It provides help for those who feel that their belly is too big and heavy and need to hold their belly with their hands when walking, especially for pregnant women who experience relaxation and pain in the ligaments connecting the pelvis. The belly support belt can support the back. There are also cases where the fetus is in breech position and after the doctor performs external version to turn it to cephalic position, in order to prevent it from returning to the original breech position, a belly support belt can be used to restrict it. With a big belly, the pregnant woman's body slowly feels the pressure from the stomach. From the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus gradually grows, the pregnant woman's belly begins to feel like it is falling, and the spine is prone to discomfort. From this time on, the pregnant mother can wear a belly support belt to provide external support to the abdominal wall.

How to use a belly support belt correctly

In order not to affect the development of the fetus, the belly support belt should not be wrapped too tightly and should be taken off when sleeping at night. The belly support belt should have strong elasticity, so that it can lift the enlarged abdomen from the lower abdomen, thereby preventing the uterus from sagging, protecting the fetal position and reducing the pressure on the waist.

Pregnant women with the following conditions are recommended to use a belly support belt:

1. Pregnant women with a history of childbirth have very loose abdominal walls and a hanging abdomen.

2. Pregnant women with multiple births, overly large fetuses, or severe abdominal wall sagging when standing.

3. For pregnant women who experience relaxation and pain in the ligaments connecting the pelvis, a belly support belt can provide support for the back.

4. If the fetus is in breech position and the doctor performs external version to turn it to cephalic position, a belly support belt can be used to restrict it to prevent it from returning to the original breech position.

Through the above introduction, mothers have learned the relevant knowledge about belly support belts, and also know how to use them, as well as relevant precautions. Then mothers can consider carefully whether they need a belly support belt based on their own situation. If they want to use it, they must follow the above precautions to make the belly support belt play a better role.