Belly Belt Overview
Pregnancy is a golden period for every woman, stepping out of her comfort zone to the empirical world of motherhood boasts of many challenges ahead. The range of emotions experienced varies from person to person; they are amalgamated in the combination of happiness, sadness and anguish fear both known and unknown in nature. Unfortunately, the human body is the first one to exhibit signs from the face to the belly; everything is displayed boldly.
When it comes to the belly, it plays the most structural part in housing the baby in its protective womb. Undeniably it is the most exposed part during this time. To conceal it, a lot of homemade techniques have been put to use. Belly belt has emerged as a strong contender for making the clothes usually fit in size. It travels down to the pants, making them tight and extendable which is within reach of the waistline.
THE START
From the land of Kangaroo’s and celebrated Opera House comes to the Belly belt. Created by ex-journalist Christine Kininmonth, who has a long association with channel seven and Sky News. The idea popped when she was expecting her eldest daughter and moulded the belt out of her current wardrobe offerings. This led to the successful creation of her company “Fertile Mind” in 1998 and has till date sold in 25 countries.
Along with her partner Peter Hooker, a former (stockbroker) she has diversified the range from belly belts to Manduca baby carrier, hug-a-bub baby wrap carrier, milk bar breast, feeding pillows, soft tights TM, super bra TM, bando TM and other baby accessories.
Belly belt has already created a niche for itself by winning best value product in Australian business award ceremonies.
HOW DOES IT WORK IN PAKISTAN?
In skirts, pants, jeans and shorts with both unbuttoned and buttoned holes. Insert or slide with a clasp or fasteners regulated on the waistbands, then tuck in the fabric cover by layering with a top.
Small belts do not need fabric. For delayed pregnancies choose big belts and insert them to the fabric covers.
CHOICES OF BELLY BELTS
Pre-natal or maternity belts-
Protective for the lower body and reaches to the top of the belly, giving a cradled shape.
Maternity support clothing-
For fewer clothes and leggings is available with a belt and non-binding waist band concentrated in lower body, legs, buttocks and hips.
Post-partum belly belts-
Have numerous wrappings of stretchable and elastic material. Goes from under the breast right to the bottom of the hips.
THE STRETCHY BAND
Is composed of cotton, Lycra elastane and spandex.
PROS
- Relives pain and backaches.
- Enhances blood flow.
- For speedy cesarean deliveries.
- Prevents falling.
- Good for exercising.
- Flexible and endurance for elasticity.
- Maintains posture.
CONS
- Not suggested for a longer time.
- Is expensive.
VERDICT
Belly belts are ideal for the pregnancy period; they are accessible too. Make your best pick now.