
A maternity support belt is a flexible garment worn around the lower back and abdomen during pregnancy to provide comfort and relief from common aches and pains. It is different from a simple belly band, which is typically used to hold up pants.
How a maternity belt works
As a pregnancy progresses, the body's center of gravity shifts forward, which can strain the lower back and abdominal muscles. Maternity belts work by gently lifting and redistributing the weight of the growing baby bump to alleviate this stress.