Pelvic support belts
Pelvic support belts help you maintain good posture with active support. They are recommended during pregnancy, postpartum and for exercising while protecting the pelvic floor.
- Protect the pelvic floor
- Take the load off the lower back
- Help maintain posture
- Support you during exercise
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More about pelvic support belts
Unlike girdles, pelvic support belts correct and encourage good posture through muscle activity. The support is active, thanks to an elastic, adaptable material that is reinforced where pressure builds up: the pubis and the sacrum.
Why, when and what for should you use a pelvic belt?
If you are pregnant and exercise regularly, such as walking, elliptical, stationary bike, Pilates or yoga, the belt helps protect your pelvic floor and take the load off your lower back.
From week 25 of pregnancy the pelvis and abdomen grow more, and you often feel pressure in the lower belly and the sacrum and lower back. If you exercise without protecting your pelvic floor, these muscles can weaken.
How to choose your belt
This is the model we usually recommend if you wear a size below 40 (US 10).
This is the model we usually recommend if you wear a size 40 (US 10) or above.
During pregnancy, especially if you exercise or feel pressure in your lower belly or lower back. If you are unsure, we will assess it in clinic.