Maternity support belts and belly bands—which ease pressure on your back and pelvis—were designed to help relieve this common pregnancy discomfort. 1 These belts wrap around your body, from your lower back to your abdomen, and support your growing baby bump.
The primary types of maternity support garment available for pregnant women and new mothers are: Belly belts support the lower back and hips. Belly bands are flexible tube-like garments that women wear around the belly to extend the life of pre-pregnancy clothing by covering unbuttoned or unzipped pants.