Just ok
I am pregnant with twins and I have had back, hip, and pelvic pain since about 19 weeks of pregnancy. A support belt was recommended by various medical professionals and based on the other reviews, I had high hopes for this one. However, I have found it to be only somewhat helpful. I do appreciate that it provides some support for the weight of my belly while I'm walking around at home. However, it hasn't resulted in a noticeable reduction in pain or discomfort and definitely was not worth the price. This may be because I can't wear it all the time, for the following reasons:<br /><br />First, I'm not sure why there are only three levels of adjustment. There are nearly four inches of space between each set of clasps and as a result, the belt is sometimes too tight or too loose while the size of my constantly growing belly is between clasps. It seems the company could have easily added five sets of clasps rather than three so that the belt would better adjust to the belly as it grows.<br /><br />Second, even when the belt properly fits the size of my belly, I find it to be too tight when I sit down. It pulls on the base of my belly and is very uncomfortable. For that reason, I have to undo it every time I sit down and put it back in place when I stand up. This means that I can't wear it to work because I don't have a private office and I don't want my coworkers to watch me adjust this belt underneath my clothing at my cubicle every time I sit down or stand up.<br /><br />Third, the belt is very apparent under even thick clothing. It shows under sweaters, so don't even think about wearing it under just a t-shirt. I agree with the many other reviewers who say that the straps by the neck show with all but the highest collars, but I didn't think that would be too much of a problem because I thought I could pin those straps aside a bit. However, even when that problem is resolved, the rest of the belt is very bulky under my clothes and looks very strange. I need to look professional at work and can't have weird bumps showing up all over the place under my clothing. Plus, my giant twin belly draws enough attention as it is - no girdle lines necessary!!
Rating: 3 stars