Bracoo Maternity Belt & Post Partum Waist Binder - Adjustable Belly Band for Pregnancy - Relieve Tired Muscles, Support for Prenatal and Postpartum Comfort, MS61, Pink, One Size

Love this thing! I'm on my third pregnancy in three years, and my muscles and ligaments just didn't have time to recover before pregnancy #3. I thought with only five weeks left, I could make it to the end without any kind of support, but every day my muscles and ligaments in my lower belly and pelvic area felt more and more painful. Now I just regret that I didn't get this item sooner!! At least I'll have it when baby #4 happens. I was a little skeptical that a plain old band would do anything to support my pregnant belly, so I ordered another type of pregnancy support that had shoulder straps along with this one as a comparison. When I got my items, I wore each for a decent amount of time, and this one was clearly the winner. The other one was the "It's You Babe Prenatal Cradle", and that one is NOT adjustable, and it's just regular pieces of elastic sewn together. The Bracoo band is adjustable (so if you need more support one day and less on another, you can customize it) and it's made of special soft, thick elastic material-- nothing like regular elastic you could buy at a craft or fabric store. It really does form to your body, and it's so easy to put on and take off. I still don't understand how a band like this can hold up a pregnant belly while not putting more pressure on the lower back, but somehow, it does the job. For me, when I put it on in the morning, it's not like I feel immediate relief to my painful ligaments. It's more like the relief increases as the day goes on, which is way better than how I felt before I had it (The day started in pain and only got worse as the hours went on). And because I'm not in so much pain all day, I have more energy during the day and into the evening. Don't get me wrong, I still feel 8 months pregnant, but I think I can make it through these last few weeks with the Bracoo support.

I bought this based on the reviews of this and similar products. Of course the price was within our small budget too so that's a plus. I ordered this belt because 1) I'm 5' 1" with barely a torso & all belly (a BIG belly) & 2) I strained my right ligament which made walking at times not possible. I was told by my doctor to take it easy for a few days to heal but I was not put on bed rest just yet. I really needed something that would help me at my very busy job and also with daily house chores. I really didn't want to go on bed rest again.I've used my belt for about a month now and it's been just what I need. It really doesn't show through my clothes which is a plus for comfort purposes and I'm able to go through my normal day with minimal pain/discomfort. A friend also gave me her $80+ belt (shortly after this purchase) she got at buy buy baby and it doesn't do half of what this little beauty does. The "bbb" belt is bigger, comfortable, and easier to sit with actually but doesn't help me hardly at all. Maybe the first 10min I put it on if I wake up with little pain to begin with but to wear all day is pointless. I initially wanted to get this glamorous belt but could not afford something so pricy. I'm glad I got to try both products simultaneously. Overall:Pros:Great priceWorks wellMinimal pain by the end of a long dayCons:It can be difficult to sit with but I usually adjust or take off until I move again.It doesn't get rid of all your pain which isn't to be expected anyway.

This binder works well for me, relief was literally immediate when I put it on the first time which was just yesterday. I am 6 months pregnant and 5 ft 4, 207 lbs last weigh-in a month a go, so this stretches quite far. I am not the smallest lady out there. This is my first pregnancy and I have been having pretty bad round ligament pain on my left side due to right pelvic issues. I would get pain just standing up and going to the grocery store was frustrating. I knew I needed some kind of band because I would walk around with my hand holding up my belly and the pain would subside. I didn't want the other belts out there, as they cover most of the back which is not an issue for me, and that 2nd strap seemed ridiculous. I also sit for 8 hrs a day for work and many of those reviews said it was painful or annoying when sitting. This works well for me, as I can just slide it up a bit more when sitting so it doesn't dig into me. Also, since I am pregnant and have to use the restroom frequently, I just pull the belt up under my bustline and then pull it back down when done. I don't let the belt touch my skin, as I feel it would be uncomfortable. I wear it over my bottoms but always wear a long tank so no one knows I'm wearing it. The pink color doesn't even matter to me.

This belt does have both pros and cons with it. I have struggled with lower back pain all of my life due to having scoliosis. At 6 months pregnant, my back was already killing me and pain shot down my legs as I walked (I'm a teacher so I walk a lot). I like the simplicity of this belt, it is easy to get on and off and it is not bulky like other belts. The material is similar to an ace bandage so it starts to itch after exposure to skin. I will put this on over my maternity pants "belt" or over a tank top. I will say that you can see it under one shirt so I try to wear at least two shirts over it to minimize the appearance. It has def. helped relieve SOME of the back pain but I still experience moments of pain in my lower back, similar to a pinched sciatica nerve. It does help support overall. One con is that the fabric will bend underneath the belly and does not "unbend." I've had this belt for a little over a week and the belt is already bend and shaped oddly due to wear. The velcro is also starting to pull at the fabric and wear it down. Also, sitting down (esp. when driving) with the belt on is really uncomfortable as it digs into your bladder (which is the last thing you need when you are pregnant!)Bottom line: for what its worth and the price you pay, it does what its supposed to do. However, I wish I would have trusted my gut and invested a bit more money in a higher quality belt.