The main function of the bandage for pregnant women is that it provides sufficient support for the abdomen without squeezing it. With his help, the child is easier to properly settle in the uterus and fix this correct position. If during pregnancy, regularly wear correctly picked up bandage, this will prevent premature lowering of the fetus, avoid premature birth and the occurrence of complications during childbirth.
Well-selected bandage allows to reduce the load on the spine, more correctly distribute the weight of the body, improve the gait, prevent the appearance of stretch marks on the belly of the future mother, thereby making the life of the pregnant woman more comfortable. In some cases wearing a band is not just useful - it is necessary to maintain a pregnancy.
An antenatal bandage is usually prescribed from the twentieth week of pregnancy. Wearing a bandage is prescribed by a gynecologist, leading the pregnancy. This takes into account the age of the woman, the length of pregnancy, the presence or absence of pathologies and complications of pregnancy, the volume of the abdomen, the position of the fetus and the number of births before this pregnancy. If necessary, the gynecologist can tell in detail how to choose a bandage for pregnant women and what exactly the expectant mother should pay special attention to.
Kinds of prenatal bandages
If you belong to the group of expectant mothers who are shown wearing a bandage, the next step is the choice of the product model. There are three main types of bandages for pregnant women: bandages-panties, bandage-belt and universal bandage. The optimal variant is selected proceeding from the features of the figure of the future mother, and also depending on the size of the tummy.
Panties
Panties are panties, equipped with a wide elastic belt-belt. The tape is well attached to the waist and passes in front of the abdomen. It is thanks to this elastic band that the stomach acquires sufficient support, the load on the spine decreases, and the location of the tape is such that the squeezing of the abdomen does not occur. Ahead of this bandage is a soft elastic insert, covering the tummy.
This bandage can be worn over ordinary panties or instead of underwear. In case of wearing a bandage instead of linen, it should be taken into account that it will have to be washed daily, therefore it will be necessary to purchase a second bandage to provide support for the belly while the first dries.
Pros of these models: comfortable to wear, suitable for small tummies, do not slip and do not twist. A variety of decorative elements make this band aesthetic and even beautiful.
Cons: it is necessary to put on lying on the back. This requirement makes it problematic to visit a public toilet. In addition, in the summer in such a bandage can be hot.
Belt-band
Belt-band is an elastic band with a Velcro-lock on the side or under the belly, put on the waist. The more dense and wider the tape, the less its deformation at the wear. This model is worn on underwear or over pantyhose, if pregnancy falls on a cool time. You can put on the bandage lying down or standing, the girth is easily adjustable directly on yourself.
+ Pros of the model: easy to put on and adjust, suitable for large tummies, provides good support. This is the best bandage for wearing in the summer.
- Cons: if improperly fixed, folds can form, it can crash into the body, move. In addition, it is noticeable under the clothes, which makes wearing this bandage not very aesthetic.
Universal bandage
Similar to a belt bandage, but one side is wider than the other. The broad side is more rigid, reinforced with special inserts. During pregnancy, the bandage is worn wide back, which reduces the burden on the lower back, while the narrow side provides support for the tummy.
+ Pros: it provides good support, so it is suitable for women with a large tummy. Economical, you can wear after delivery. Easy to put on and adjust.
- Cons: crumpled and twisted if worn incorrectly. Not suitable for small tummies.
Manufacturer's choice
It is best to choose a bandage among manufacturers in Germany, France and the UK.The firms of these countries, manufacturing bandages for pregnant women, are strictly controlled by medical personnel. Baltic and Italian manufacturers have also proved themselves very well, but their products are rather beautiful than functional. A budgetary and sufficiently functional option is a domestic bandage. They are sewn from an elastic fabric, the products provide a good support for the belly.
How to determine the size of
After you select a bandage model, you need to determine the size that suits you. If you decide to pick up a bandage for pregnant women in the store, then a consultant can help you. But sometimes, for example, in the case of an order in an online store, this option is not possible. Then it's best to focus on your size, worn before pregnancy. As a rule, you can see the numbers 60, 65, 70 on the bandages and so on. These dimensions correspond to European 38, 40, 42. At the same time, the European size differs from the Russian one by six units. That is, the Russian 44 size will correspond to European size 38, on the bandage - marking 60.
To correctly choose a bandage, it is best to try several options and choose the most convenient. The bandage should not have metal inserts, rigid parts that dig into the body. Wearing a bandage, a woman should feel comfortable. It should not be squeezed, but it should not be too loose, because the main purpose of the bandage is to support the growing abdomen.
It's not right to choose a bandage. It is necessary to wear it correctly. You can not go to the bandage around the clock - every three hours you need to do a half-hour break. For the night, you do not need to wear a bandage. The bandage is completely harmless to the growing future mother of the baby. If you follow the instructions, wearing a bandage will be extremely beneficial. Correctly selected product will save the spine from excessive loads and will enable the future mother to lead an active life until the very birth.
