Girdle for pregnancy, a support for the back.

A very useful garment for pregnant women, the sheath brings significant benefits to the musculoskeletal system and the belly. Used by many pregnant women, the pregnancy girdle is a useful accessory not only to support the weight of the belly in the last trimester of gestation, but also to support and protect the back from excessive weight.

Pregnancy girdle: what is it for?

The girdle is similar to a girdle and is a real wearable garment / slip that has a lumbar and lower abdomen reinforcement and an anatomical part that covers and wraps the entire belly area.

Many studies have ascertained the benefit that the sheath would bring to the pregnant woman's back. Among them, the study that looked at the positive effects of wearing the sheath during pregnancy are commonly recommended and used to relieve lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.

Hence, it is mainly used to give back support and prevent any discomfort and discomfort in the spine. During pregnancy, the center of gravity shifts to make room for the growing baby. This shift can lead to disturbances in the musculoskeletal system of the mother. Here a "protection" such as the sheath would help to alleviate such ailments and prevent them.

Furthermore, from the study carried out, using the sheath would have other benefits, such as:

• improvement of mobility and fluidity of movements;

• improved posture;

• reduction of the risk of falling during pregnancy.

• Finally, the sheath is also used to protect the baby in the belly and to keep the latter up, especially in the last weeks before giving birth when the tummy tends to move downwards.

• The girdle in pregnancy, remember, is not containment, ie it is not used to compress the belly (a potentially dangerous move for the fetus).

• Pregnancy sheath: when using

• The sheath should be worn by the expectant mother when the abdomen expands becoming more bulky and the weight begins to fall on the back, therefore generally around the second trimester of pregnancy and certainly in the last 3 months of gestation.

• It is recommended to use the girdles or wraps only for a few hours during the day and not to abuse them. This is because using the sheath for too long the muscles can relax too much, slowing down the recovery of physical fitness after childbirth.

• Furthermore, it is suggested to use it when you stand too much, walk too much or make particular physical efforts. While at home, when you are at rest, it is not necessary to use it.

• Pregnancy sheath: the types

• A 2018 study involving 90 pregnant women found that wearing a support belt during pregnancy slightly improves posture during all trimesters.

• On the market there are different types of clothing to support the belly and for the physical well-being of the pregnant woman:

• high slip girdle: suitable from the second trimester of pregnancy, protects the baby bump and supports the lumbar area. It consists of a slip and a band that opens and closes with velcro, thus adapting to the growth of the belly;

• containment panty girdle: a panty with a wide band suitable for the first months of pregnancy;

• belly: unlike the girdle, this garment is made up of a single piece that completely covers the belly reaching under the breast;

• maternity band: the classic velcro strip that supports the baby bump and is worn over normal briefs.

Finally, many maternity briefs and leggings contain a support belt for the belly that provides an elastic space suitable for the growth of the baby bump. Most of these garments help support the lower body, including the legs, buttocks and hips.

Dear mothers, after reading our article, we recommend that you take a look at our Luxury Kids site where you will find many useful articles for the birth of your baby.