A huge pregnancy belly is beautiful, especially when you’re seated and you’re caressing your belly with both hands, then your baby does somersaults… it’s amazing.
A huge pregnancy belly is also uncomfortable. Because of the added weight at the center of my body, sometimes I feel like toppling over while walking. The added weight can also hurt the lower back. It hasn’t happened to me yet, but I feel that’s coming soon.
To help support my belly and my back, I decided to get a maternity support belt. There are many versions of maternity belts. I tried two kinds — one was just a simple straight band, the other had supportive padding for the belly. There was also a girdle-type maternity cradle. I chose the band with padding because I felt the belly support more, and it felt more comfortable than the straight band.
It was a bit awkward to wear at first, but after awhile, my belly didn’t feel as loose and heavy. Yey for belly support! I also liked that I could easily wear it under my shirt. I bought this belt at Baby & Co., Powerplant. The brand is Pigeon and costs P899 (sale price!).
I don’t wear this belt all the time, but I do keep it in my bag. During work days, I’m seated most of the time so I don’t feel huge belly stress. Since I carry the belt in my bag, I can easily strap it on under my shirt when it’s time to go walk to a client’s office or go malling.
Car rides are another hassle for my big belly. The roads in Manila aren’t always smoothly paved, and more than once I feel my belly quivering like gelatin! I have to hold on to my belly to stop it from shaking around.
Here’s what I do when I’m on my way to work. I take the belt out of my bag and just strap it on over my top. I wear it the whole car ride, and just take it off when I’m nearing my office.
Car rides are more comfortable for me and my belly now. And it comforts me to know that Timmy’s more stable inside my tummy somehow.
I’d recommend this maternity support belt for women who are in their third trimester and are beginning to feel the heaviness of their bellies. Perhaps some women need it, perhaps some women don’t. In my case, it has helped avoid the stress of belly heaviness when I walk around or when I’m in a moving vehicle. If you’re considering a maternity support belt, I’d also recommend that you try on the different types — perhaps a girdle is more to your liking than this belt with padding, or the straight band is more comfortable with you.
Wear what makes you feel comfortable, wear what makes you feel most supported. A big pregnancy belly’s gorgeous on its own, but it’d be more gorgeous if YOU have the right support. 
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rowie
July 2, 2009 at 11:00 am (15 years ago)I loved my support belt! Definitely a back saver, especially since I’m on my feet a lot because of my work! I started wearing mine at around 6 months (if I remember correctly) and I never left home without it!
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Joey
July 2, 2009 at 11:50 am (15 years ago)I tried using a maternity support belt during both my pregnancies, and it didn’t feel comfortable for me. I felt as if I had trouble breathing. Either I got the “wrong” type or it was simply not for me. Different strokes for different folks talaga, so just do what’s more comfortable for you.
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anne
July 2, 2009 at 2:03 pm (15 years ago)hi…your tummy is so big already! it’s true what they say ‘no? pag boys, pointed talaga the tummy!
kreez
July 2, 2009 at 3:16 pm (15 years ago)I’ll ask my sister nga to look for that type of belt, dito kasi I’m finding it hard to buy maternity belt parang walang options, don’t know kung hindi gumagamit ng ganyan ang mga tao dito.
Wow laki na ni Timmy!
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lady cess
July 2, 2009 at 3:17 pm (15 years ago)i was looking for this during my first and second trimester, but i wasn’t able to get one. my belly is heavy now, pero pass na ako dyan ngayon. countdown begins after 2 weeks na lang anyway
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odette
July 2, 2009 at 4:46 pm (15 years ago)baby timmy is growing bigger every day!
wow, what a gorgeous belly you have now indeed.
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notsquare
July 2, 2009 at 5:12 pm (15 years ago)the photo makes me think you are due to give birth… like.. tomorrow! :p
pero August pa, diba?
Take Care! excited na to meet Timmy!!!
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star
July 2, 2009 at 11:47 pm (15 years ago)thanks for the tips, toni. have i told you i’m 9 weeks preggy?
i’m keeping in mind all the pieces of advice you’re blogging about here. take care of yourself!
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Eper
July 3, 2009 at 7:38 am (15 years ago)I also bought a maternity belt. But mine was from Havin’ a Baby. I only used it a couple of times because it was itchy :p But is it true that you shouldn’t wear it past your 7th month para bumaba na ung tummy mo?
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J.
July 3, 2009 at 9:52 am (15 years ago)Hello, Mommy! I’m just so happy with all the progress in your pregnancy. That belly looks like it’s huge for tiny little you! But glad you are doing well otherwise. Good luck on the rest of your journey to Mommydom.
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Kay
July 3, 2009 at 11:04 am (15 years ago)That is one pointy belly …
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Connie
July 3, 2009 at 11:19 pm (15 years ago)Toni, ang laki nyan for a first pregnancy! Baka 10-pounder pag labas! hehehe
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caryn
July 4, 2009 at 9:35 am (15 years ago)ah, so that’s what they’re for 😉 i’ve seen some people using it in tokyo, but i’ve never asked what it was 😉 hahaha!
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smarie
July 5, 2009 at 6:34 pm (15 years ago)if i had only known about this! lol! i felt like the uncle of popeye who had to use a wheelbarrow to carry his big tummy. 😉 take care of urself and the bebe 😀
Pam
November 12, 2010 at 3:07 pm (14 years ago)Purchase a Maternity Girdle it helps support the pelvis, lifts and supports the weight of the baby. It is the perfect garment for mommy and child. Visit their website SlimNShapes.com
Godd Luck!
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Andy @ Photography Milton Keynes
December 15, 2010 at 4:34 pm (13 years ago)My wife i getting back pain only higher up in her back. Will this help for this?
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June 17, 2011 at 2:41 pm (13 years ago)http://www.office2007activationkey.net/ But mine was from Havin’ a Baby. I only used it a couple of times because it was only higher up in her back. Will this help for this
Justin woods
June 14, 2018 at 8:42 pm (6 years ago)Thanks for the post, Maternity belly support are necessary if you are pregnant, it supports the lower back and abdomen during pregnancy
Cynthia @ Activefamilychiroaz
April 24, 2023 at 3:57 pm (1 year ago)A maternity support belt is an essential item for expectant mothers who are experiencing discomfort due to the weight and size of their growing belly. These belts are designed to provide support and relieve pressure on the back, pelvis, and hips, which can help reduce pain and discomfort during pregnancy.