JOBST^® Maternity: Supporting products

Lightness for Belly and Back

As your baby develops and your body gains weight, you´ll probably also notice the strain on your belly and back.

Hormonal changes affecting joints and tendons and increased mechanical strain on ligaments, muscles and the skeleton are a common cause for lower back pain during pregnancy.¹

Below we´ve listed a number of things you can do to help relieve this stress and bring some added lightness to your pregnancy.

_{¹ Berg G, Hammar M, Möller-Nielsen J, Lindén U, Thodblad J. Low back pain during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 1988;71(1):71-5.}

Tips & Tricks

to ease belly and back strain

Taking a bath or using a warming pad provides relief and relaxation for your back*
The weightless feeling while swimming helps to ease the stress on your belly and back
Special massages suitable for pregnant women can also soothe and help to take the pressure off your lower back
Using specially designed maternity products can help relieve your back and belly and support your posture

_{*Always check with your doctor as warm baths may not be suitable where there is a risk of premature birth}

JOBST Maternity Support Belt

Use the JOBST Maternity Support Belt´s easily adjustable support function in the advanced stages for back relief and posture support.

JOBST Maternity Belly Band

The JOBST Maternity Belly Band can be used from the first signs of pregnancy, through to the middle third trimester for waist and lower back support.

JOBST Maternity Postnatal Tube

For a discreet shaping effect and support of your belly, use JOBST Maternity Postnatal Tube in the first weeks after delivery.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Medical Compression for Maternity

During pregnancy, your body goes through hormonal changes that have a number of effects such as blood pressure and volume increase, your blood vessels become more permeable, and the major draining veins become more constricted.

Swollen Legs

Swollen legs or feet are caused by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the lower limbs, with poor return of blood and lymph back to the heart.

JOBST^® Maternity: Supporting products

Lightness for Belly and Back

Tips & Tricks