Belly that is getting bigger with increasing gestational age, can sometimes make pregnant women feel uncomfortable. To overcome this, pregnant women can use a pregnant mother's stomach support to be more comfortable during activities, especially in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Belly support for pregnant women is a kind of corset specially designed to support the lower back and abdomen during pregnancy. This pregnancy corset is generally made of a soft material and easily absorbs sweat.
In addition, the support for the abdomen of pregnant women is also flexible so that it can be adjusted to the size and shape of the pregnant woman's body that changes during pregnancy.
Benefits of Belly Support for Pregnant Women
Apart from making pregnant women feel more comfortable, this special belly support for pregnant women also has several benefits, including:
1. Reduce pain
Back pain and joint pain generally begin to be complained of by pregnant women after entering the second trimester of pregnancy. The appearance of this complaint can be caused by several things, such as weight gain, an enlarged stomach, hormonal changes, to stress and fatigue.
The use of an abdominal brace can help support the pregnant woman's body weight, so that the pain she feels can be reduced.
2. Maintain posture
In addition to relieving pain, this abdominal support can also maintain the posture of pregnant women who often experience changes with increasing gestational age.
3. Resistant to shocks during activities
Pregnancy corset is able to support the uterus and reduce discomfort due to movement during activities, such as when exercising or shaking when riding a vehicle.
Reducing pressure in the abdomen and back during activities can also relieve pain and help pregnant women sleep better.
4. Helping the recovery process after giving birth
Abdominal support was also useful to support the recovery process and reduce pain after childbirth. Pregnant women can use a tummy tuck for up to 3-4 weeks after delivery.
How to Use the Belly Support for Pregnant Women
Belly supports for pregnant women are usually equipped with adhesives that can be adjusted according to body size and posture so that pregnant women still feel comfortable when using them.
These pregnancy corsets are generally specially designed to be easy to wear. The following are the steps for using a special belly support for pregnant women:
- Position the widest part of the corset in the middle of the stomach so that it covers the stomach.
- Cross the two sides of the strap across your back, then pull the strap toward both sides of your stomach.
- Glue the adhesive that is on both ends of the straps.
- Try not to tie the belly support too tight or too loose.
Things to Pay Attention to When Using a Belly Support for Pregnant Women
Although easy to use, pregnant women still have to pay attention to important instructions for use. The goal is that the use of this pregnant mother's stomach support does not interfere with pregnancy and the benefits that pregnant women feel can be optimal.
When using a belly support for pregnant women, here are some things that pregnant women need to pay attention to:
- In pregnant women, abdominal support should be used no more than 2-3 hours in a row.
- Adjust the firmness of the corset according to the comfort of pregnant women and avoid tying the corset too tightly because it can interfere with the smooth flow of blood in the uterus.
- Take off the corset and let it sit for a while before putting it on again.
In addition to using abdominal supports to strengthen the abdominal muscles, pregnant women and mothers who have just given birth can do special sports, such as Kegel exercises.
In addition, to make it safer to use, pregnant women can also consult an obstetrician when they want to wear a special abdominal brace for pregnant women. This belly support corset for pregnant women is only a tool to reduce pain and discomfort during pregnancy.
If the pain that pregnant women feel continues or gets worse, both during pregnancy and after giving birth, immediately consult a gynecologist for proper examination and treatment.
