Question:
Need pregnancy belt for plus sized women

My wife is six months pregnant. She has actually lost 3 pounds so far but her body is "shifting". She talks about pregnancy belts to help support her belly but she can't find them in her plus size. Does anyone know where we could find one for a larger women. Thank you    — Paul M. (posted on September 2, 2003)

September 1, 2003
Hi, a friend of mine was going through the same thing recently... here's what I found for her, they go up to XXL... here's the site: http://motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=73051072&category_Name=Panties&Category_Id=1072&MasterCategory_Id=6 . Hope it helps.
   — sunneegirl

September 1, 2003
P.S. It looks like it's velcro, so it may be something that if the XXL isn't big enough, maybe two of them together would work... maybe even sewing two of them together.
   — sunneegirl

September 1, 2003
Hi Paul- Catherine's has good supportive undergarments for us large women, I have seen them up to a 10X. They might not have exactly what you're wife is interested in, but perhaps something similar. If there's no Catherine's in your area, maybe they're online? Good Luck, and congrats!!! Mea
   — Mea A.

September 3, 2003
I was 290 when I got pg with my son. I asked my OB about a belt support thing like you are talking about. She said it is the worst thing you can use. Sure it will bing you up and support your belly, however your muscles will become very lazy and weak. This is not good if she is planning on a normal delivery. The best thing she can do is do crunch type situps the best she can to build up her tummy muscles some.
   — Pookie B.

September 3, 2003
I purchased mine from JCPenny. They have plus size maternity clothes as well as underwear,bras, sleepwear and pregnacy belts.
   — Angela M.