NeoTech Care Pregnancy Support Maternity Belt, Waist/Back/Abdomen Band, Belly Brace (Size L, Black Color)

Very supportive
I was towards the end of my pregnancy and in so much pain due to having such a big belly, it was putting so much strain on my back and legs that I could barely walk and get things done. My midwife ended up reccomending I purchase a belly band and I came across this one. I had to have help from my partner to put it on but when I stood up I felt so much weight lifted off of my back and legs, it was such a relief!!! I was then able to walk around and do so much more, this is definetely a good strong and supportive band that I will reccomend to anyone.

Buy a size up.. also comparison to AZMED
I ordered this on July 21st.. was sure to measure my belly and order according to their recommended size chart. I was going to order a size up since I am only 5 months pregnant, but after I measured I was still 2” LESS than even making the chart for their minimum band circumference range (size small). I also measured at an angle from the middle of my back to under my belly to be sure I gave a little extra “wiggle room” on the growth chart. So I thought, ‘ok – I have a 9” range within this size before I could outgrow this. Perfect! I won’t need more than that.’ I am very petite, (5’2” and 115lbs at 23 weeks pregnant) and I carry small – so small that usually no one even knows I am pregnant til I hit 7 1/2 months or so. My babies are 6lbs by 40 weeks. I don’t even have stretch marks. No Mommy badges of honor here. :’( This is my fourth pregnancy, and I know my body well. So far it’s been just the same growth rate as the other three pregnancies.So – all that background to say.. the splint came quickly and it fit perfectly. That was around July 30th. Exactly where I needed support without being too tight or uncomfortable. Unfortunately, by the first week of Sempember, it was getting way too small. I needed a lot of side to belly support (where you see the band hitting in the model photo or even a tad more towards the belly would be brilliant), and while I can still strap it on, the the elastic strap (for the belly piece) is at the very edge of the pad and too tight on my kidney area. The elastic is able to be stretched a little further but gets rigid and just way too tight if I try.. to the point where it is digging in to my back. The larger sides that wrap from the back barely catch the edge of the tummy piece now. They stay attached even on that little edge (the Velcro is soft but so strong) but I feel more squeezed than supported. By evening my sides feel bruised and I can’t wait to pop it off. (It literally ‘pops’ off and my belly jumps forward). I have not grown much in the belly outwards, and have only gained 4lbs, since the splint was ordered. Of course, by the time I realized the band was not going to last the remaining months of pregnancy.. my August 26th return order deadline was passed (and I had been wearing it every other day for a month.. can’t exactly return something already worn either!) . I am really bummed that I didn’t just order a size up like I had planned.. I am still within the sizing guide for the Small but I don’t know how. This does not fit with the amount of support it first did unless I pull it so tight that my kidneys hurt. My advice, if you are small anyway (not sure how the bigger sizes fit) and especially if you have a few months left in your pregnancy – give yourself the extra support and bigger growth range with ordering a size up. Seems good logic but the sizing chart talked me out of it. So stick with your “gut reaction” ;). The size Small fits great when you are at the very bottom end of their growth chart. Maybe some women’s aches or support areas are still covered all the way through that sizing range, but for me (diastasis recti and weak spinal column) the support was needed like a “hug” all the way around my back and sides onto my tummy and this only offers lumbar support after you hit the middle measurement on their range. I don’t think I measured wrong, especially since the angled measurement was bigger than my straight out (spine to belly button) measurement. But I suppose user error is always possible especially with pregnancy brain. I don’t know if I will reorder a bigger size.. depends on how desperate I get. At least I still have the AZMED and will need to grow another 15” to outgrow that one. 😉 That one is just not as supportive on the big needs as this NEOtech was. The price is great for the quality and amount of relief it provides but money has been tight and I hate spending it on the same thing I just bought and thought I was good to go on. $25 for 4 months of use is great! $25 for a month and a half might as well be a steep rental charge. 😛 :(Aside from size, here are my other thoughts…I also ordered the AZMED band because I have a 3 finger diastasis recti and need tummy support. I wasn’t sure which splint would help more. They arrived on the same day and I wore AZMED first because it was so easy to put on. I didn’t really feel like “ahhhhhh” when I put it on.. no Instant relief. But I wore it for the next three days and my belly pain was gone. The trick was putting it on first thing in the morning and wearing it like it was my own skin (not taking it on and off). Then my back was aching and I knew I needed to either return this NEO Tech splint or try it out. So I put it on around 5pm. Instantly I felt the “ahhhhhhh” as the back supported my lower lumbar area and the front pulled up my belly just enough to get the pressure off my hips and bladder. It felt amazing. I would wear the AZMED in the mornings and switch to this in the afternoons.. some days just wearing one or the other all day and some days wearing BOTH at the same time. I have split wood in the double splint combo (AZMED plus NEOTech) and I work outside on our homestead… I would wear the AZMED with the NEOtech strapped over it. I have brilliant posture with those both on and my belly and back feel so good at the end of the day. Why it took my until my fourth baby to get a splint at all is beyond me.I had to wear a tank top under both splints.. the fabric is soft (well made, no itchy or sharp seams) but still not a natural fiber so my skin would itch once the splint warmed up. Sweat makes them chafe like crazy. Also, I don’t have issues with needing to take it off when I go to the bathroom like some reviews said.. But I only wear skirts or elastic waisted linen pants so maybe that is why. Both I wear over the splint.It is a little bulky under clothes but not bad at all. The only place you can see it is where the sides Velcro to the tummy piece. When you are pregnant, everything is bulky under your clothes, so it doesn’t seem any worse to me than an extra tank top or fabric nursing bra.

Not effective for me.
UPDATE: This belt had zero effect on my SPD. After a day of wearing it, I couldn’t wait to take it off. I actually took it off while driving because I had had enough of being so uncomfortable. Maybe it works for others, but did nothing for me but cause additional discomfort (and left a bruise on my hip).**********Let me preface this by stating that I don’t have the typical pregnant body. I was overweight prior to getting pregnant and I don’t have that nice, round bump that extends from your pelvis up to your rib cage. So, the way this fits me is much different than any of the product examples or customer photos. I have had this for less than 24 hours and may update my review the longer I’ve had it. These are my initial findings:1. Before you attempt to put it on, be aware that the velcro is VERY strong. This means that if you get it stuck to clothing or parts of the belt that it is not meant to be stuck to, you will have to use force to remove it and it will leave a permanent mark. So I recommend putting on before any item of clothing you care about. When taking it off for the day, make sure you attach all velcro pieces to prevent them from sticking to other things.2. I recommend wearing over a tight piece of clothing, such as a cami. Perhaps it is just my belt, but I have a few little plastic bits that stick out on the sides that rub against my skin and it is a bit painful.3. You may want to put it on in front of a mirror, especially the first time you are putting it on.4. Be aware that you will need to adjust the belt based on your activity (sitting vs. standing, etc.). I did see someone ask a question about whether or belt folds during use–if you have a typical prego body, it probably doesn’t. With my body, the section that goes down, around your belly, does. It isn’t bothersome, though, and only happens when I’m sitting (which is most of my day, as I have a desk job). So far, I haven’t had the back portion fold–there are sturdy, vertical strips (plastic or some other material) in the back that prevent it from rolling.5. You may have to adjust it when using the restroom.6. If you are wearing fitted clothing, it will definitely be visible under your clothes.7. These belts will work for plus-sized women. I was worried about fit, so I ordered the largest one (I’m 5’7 and weigh 288 at 18 weeks pregnant) and it fits fine. Tons of room to make it smaller if I needed to. So I recommend measuring your belly and going with the size the product description recommends. If in doubt, order 1 size up, as you most certainly have the ability to make it much smaller.8. I believe I have SPD, which is the main reason I bought this belt. So far, I haven’t noticed a big difference. I put it on when I got home from work last night and wore it to my son’s soccer practice and then took it off when we got home (so, I wore it for about 3 hours). It seemed as though the pain related to walking had slightly improved; however, I’m back to work today, wearing it and I’m not noticing much of a difference. It is still somewhat painful sitting and getting up to walk every so often; however, this might not be the case for all people. For others, this may make a big difference, so I can’t say how this will work for you with relation to SPD.I think that is all I have for now, but will update as time goes on. 🙂 Hope this is helpful.

Support and comfort
The best support that any belt could give. Tried several before but this one was perfect fit hugged all the right areas

Pour le prix, j’en suis très contente. Confortable, se glisse aisément dans un sac, et facile à installer et positionner sans trop serrer. Ça ne fait pas de miracles bien sûr, rien ne le peut, mais ça aide vraiment à soulager les douleurs de dos et de symphise pubienne, je suis dans le 3eme trimestre et clairement je suis ravie de l’avoir, je peux enfin marcher et rester debout beaucoup plus facilement. Je recommande !

Incomfortable