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Pregancy Support band

Michaela3333 View Member Profile	20/12/2012, 09:36 PM Post #1
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I am 29 weeks with my second pregnancy and feeling very heavy and sore when standing up or walking. Can anyone recommend a support band or pants? Thanks

Koobie83 View Member Profile	21/12/2012, 09:29 AM Post #2
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Have you tried a belly band? I bought mine from Big W online and this seems to help. Plus I bought a pair or maternity jeans from Jeanswest - they have the band sewn in to support your belly - plus no zips or buttons, they are pulls ups! I love them.

Michaela3333 View Member Profile	21/12/2012, 12:03 PM Post #3
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I bought a belly band from target yesterday, it does help a bit but still need more support - absolutely kills to bend down or pick something up off the floor (which I am doing a lot of with a 3 year old around). Thanks

zaacaa View Member Profile	21/12/2012, 12:38 PM Post #4
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Some chemists will stock them, I had one from the chiro for my first pregnancy and have it ready to use again this time if needed. Made such a difference. It's interstate at my mums at the moment but will check the brand when she returns and let you know

password123 View Member Profile	21/12/2012, 12:46 PM Post #5
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There are loads on eBay of all places. Search pregnancy support. I bought one of the ones like a brace around the back, belt under the bump, and belt over the bump. It was a god-send and cost me $25. Physio wanted $80 and it was exactly the same. This post has been edited by Mrs_Snorks: 21/12/2012, 12:48 PM

password123 View Member Profile	21/12/2012, 12:46 PM Post #6
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DP This post has been edited by Mrs_Snorks: 21/12/2012, 12:47 PM

Michaela3333 View Member Profile	22/12/2012, 09:41 PM Post #7
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cool thanks will check it out

fooiesmum View Member Profile	23/12/2012, 06:39 AM Post #8
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Birth Partner sell 2 different types - http://birthpartner.com.au/Pregnancy_%26_Maternity_Shop.html

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