Patent ID: 6537132
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A maternity brace for providing support to the vulval and abdominal regions, comprising:(a) a central fabric vulval panel for applying a supporting force to the vulval region, wherein the vulval panel is sized and shaped to engage the vaginal region without irritating the vagina; (b) a pair of fabric front straps attached to the vulval panel, wherein the front straps extend out from the vulval panel and away from each other; (c) a pair of fabric rear straps attached to the vulval panel, wherein the rear straps extend out from the vulval panel and away from each other; (d) a flexible adjusting belt in communication with the pair of front straps and the pair of rear straps; and (e) an abdominal panel positioned between the two front straps for applying a supporting force to the abdomen.