works core, stretches and challenges you (in a safe and comfortable way) while pregnant
583674
I bought this based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews and now it's my turn to add to them.  I've been doing the pre-natal workouts on this dvd regularly for the last 8 weeks (months 4 and 5) and love how they feel during and after.  There are 3 about 20 minute workouts and one 10 minute stretching segment to add at the end of your workout.  I usually combine one of the workouts with a pre-natal yoga one (Element: prenatal and postnatal yoga, also bought from Amazon and highly recommended) and love how I can do a whole workout including stretching in just 30 minutes.  What I like best about the workouts is how simple they are, using just poses and gravity, requiring no special equipment or complicated moves, and yet they work your whole body, raise your heart rate and stretch your muscles all at the same time.  You don't need a barre, but just a chair and some handweights for the upper body workout (although I used candlesticks because I don't have any handweights!).  You don't even need a yoga mat, although it's nice to use one.  I feel like the workouts have helped keep me slim and toned the last two months despite holiday cookie indulgence.  I recommend this workout no matter what stage you are in pregnancy or out of pregnancy, I expect to keep doing this video regardless of being pregnant or not it is such a good, quick and effective full body workout.
3154962
Bought these while I was pregnant so I didn't have to buy all new bras. They made the straps more comfortable and less tight on my sore back. A good thing for a pregnant mama!
1718195
Very easy, helps you unwind after working all day and dealing with being pregnant. Her voice is calm and she explains things slow and in time for you to start to change with her. Prenatal stretches and such are great, stay limber ladies.
2401364
My torso is a bit long, so this creates a bit of a muffin top effect. I guess if you're squeezing the fat it has to go somewhere, right? Anyhow, was using something similar from the hospital after my c- section, then stopped. Started having back pain, incision pain, and pain with stretch marks right under my belly button. This added the support I was needing to aid in my recovery. One week later, and my core muscles are definitely strengthening, my stretch marks are smaller, and I'm almost totally pain free. I wear the band as often as I can, even to sleep and work out. Wish I would've continually worn something post c- section to aid in healing!
2228697
I am pregnant and i bought these to wear. I got XL (my pre-pregnancy size is M) and i am 6 months pregnant. The top elastic doesn't stretch very well and it also happens to be a little to high on my stomach which is uncomfortable and squeezed me in the wrong spot. But if i fold it over, it works just fine so i am able to wear these for now. I am planning to also wear them after birth. The material is nice and breathable
1356037
This is by far the most amazing thing I have found to wear during my pregnancy. I wear it under all my skirts and dresses to prevent uncomfortable sweating or chafing.
It is soft and light and the legs don't ride up at ALL! And the belly area has an adjustment strap to accommodate your growing belly.

Based on how cheap it was I assumed it was a long shot on if this would work or not but it 100% worked as expected.

I am 59 and at 30 weeks pregnant and have gained WAY too much weight (at around 205 lbs) and the large fit comfortably with room to grow. I don't know if I would wear these by themselves although I don't think they are see through, but perfect as an undergarment!!!
2735405
These little extenders are fantastic during pregnancy when you don't want to buy a bunch of weird-sized bras you'll only need for a few months.  They stay in place great as designed, but you can do a few stitches to keep them on your bras longer-term or through the wash.
4724000
Only 9 weeks pregnant, but definitely feeling bloated and my jeans were getting uncomfortable to button. The Bella Band makes wearing my jeans bearable again! It holds them up just fine when they are unbuttoned. I bought the smallest size, I am 5'3" and about 120lbs, with fairly small hips. If I have it completely pulled up it doesn't fit tightly around my torso yet so I have to fold it over, but looking forward to when I can pull it over my stomach all the way! I have an active job where I am on my feet all day and moving around a lot, and it stays in place nicely. It's very comfortable and soft. I imagine the material might be a little warm to wear it in the summer, but so far it's been great this winter!
3368952
Little did I know that finding a comfortable, flattering maternity/nursing bra would be such a challenge. With my first pregnancy, I found a cheap pack of 3 somewhere that were certainly comfortable but I grimace when I look back on some maternity pictures and realize how unflattering a shape they gave me. Another weird thing about those was that even for the "large" size, the insert cups were super small and would not stay in place!!  I had another favorite nursing bra that I wore down pretty quickly, and the straps would pop out of the clasp easily (I think it was a target brand one).

Now that I am in my third trimester with my second pregnancy, I have been determined to find a comfortable sleeping bra that could also work as a nursing bra in a few months when I'll be nursing again. I ordered the size medium, even though my gut was telling me to go with the large. I am currently a size 34DD (or 34DDD, one of those) and I could definitely go with a large, which I am planning to order soon...because I really do love this bra! The medium works just fine for sleeping in, and is SUPER comfortable (love the feel of it, and it doesn't bother me at all at night when I already have some sleepless nights due to being pregnant and uncomfortable). It's refreshing to not have to adjust any wires or move the cup inserts around too much (I plan to try wearing it without the inserts some night too, to see how that is). The cups are a much better size in proportion to the size of the bra than past ones I've tried, and the clasps have so far stayed in place after many wears. I think I would be more comfortable wearing this bra during the day if I had the proper size for me, however. That is my only complaint, which is more a complaint against myself for not choosing the correct size.

I would definitely recommend this bra to any pregnant/nursing mama! I am thrilled to finally find a comfortable, functional and flattering bra for this stage in my life!  I received this product for free or highly discounted to write an honest unbiased review.
4708699
I'm a dude, so I didn't buy this because I'm pregnant.  I've got two herniated discs in my lower back and my fat stomach is making my back hurt worse.  I'll be having surgery in a few months, so until then I'm trying different things to relieve some of the pain.  I was offered this product at a big discount in exchange for posting an honest and unbiased review, so I decided to test it out.

My first thought was that it is much lighter and thinner material than I had expected.  That's definitely a plus.  It fits under clothing without too much trouble, but even this thin material gets hot sometimes.  It took some getting used to for sure.  After a few days I got used to it.  The velcro has not worn out yet, but I suspect that if I were to use this daily for a prolonged period of time the velcro could wear down and not stick as well.  I do like that there is outer adjustable strap that allows me to loosen or tighten the fit as needed.  The only significant drawback I experienced has been it rolling up on me sometimes when I sit down, requiring me to readjust it when I stand back up.  Yes, it did provide back support and relieved some of my pain... but there is only so much a belt like this can do for something as bad as spinal hernias.  I like it and I do recommend it, but I would caution folks to have realistic expectations.

Since I didn't want to feature my man-belly in photos, I had my teenage daughter stick a soccer ball under her shirt and model the belt for you to see.  I hope this review helps you out a little bit.  Good luck finding back pain relief!  I sure do empathize with you.  Bad back pain is the worst!
175699
After becoming pregnant my regular underwire bras were too uncomfortable to wear, but this bra is not only comfortable, but amazingly supportive (much more than a sports bra) for a woman of my chest size (40H-before pregnancy).
659597
I'm so happy with Pilates During Pregnancy, because it is one of the few prenatal workouts that is genuinely challenging. I agree with some reviewers that it's good to have some pilates background so you don't risk injury.

The dvd is calming but does not waste a lot of time explaining moves and you can just fly through the workout (if you have little kids waiting to be entertained, a quick no-nonsense workout is handy). I really like the instructor and like that she is visibly pregnant and decently clothed. I also had to pause the video a few times because my muscles were really burning the first three or four times I did the workout (and a day or two afterwards).

This along with Shiva Rea's Prenatal Yoga and Steben's Amazing Pregnancy Workout are the perfect workout combination for me, and I think it's why I feel so full of energy this pregnancy.
3886260
I am a mother of 6 month old baby boy.
This belt is great for postpartum pregnancy recovery. Using it while doing my work outs, works perfect.
Very comfortable for every day use. Adjustable double compression design lifts, slims and shapes. Micro-neoprene material increases thermal activity and helps shed excess water weight. It supports lower back and helps lower back pain. Very helpful oing strength trainingand cardio.
Has strong smell, however i was using belt right away.
Received this product at a promotion price in exchange of my honest opinion.
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UPDATE (7/14/14): I'm now 38 weeks pregnant and have been using the DVD since I was 15 weeks. Originally I alternated it with a pre-natal pilates  video, but I soon found I liked this workout much better. Now, I do this 4 times/week with 30-minutes of brisk walking on the off days. The workout is more challenging now that I'm bigger, but it's still very doable and keeps me feeling in shape. I'm hoping all the focus on the pelvic floor will also help in labor and delivery! I have used the modifications more as I've gotten bigger, but the only exercise I feel I can't do is the nagler (sp?--the outer hip one) stretch--my belly is simply too big!

ORIGINAL: At 15 weeks pregnant I had to give up my gym membership. I'd been doing cardio and weight training about four times a week and had always enjoyed barre classes, so this video seemed a good choice.

I've been very happy with the purchase. The routines are challenging (legs definitely burn in the lower body track) without feeling impossible. The length (each section is 20 minutes) is also perfect: easy to combine or just do one. It feels like good attention is paid to muscles used in pregnancy and childbirth. Suzanne explains the moves clearly but keeps a quick pace. Appropriate modifications are noted for later in pregnancy.

My only complaint is that the cardio track is barely cardio; it's really just another lower body toning track. If you're looking for real cardio, this won't do it. I never break a sweat in any of the tracks, but my arms and legs are plenty tired.

Nonetheless, a good choice for fit to reasonably fit women. At 17 weeks I'm still pretty small, but I think I won't have a problem continuing with it throughout pregnancy.
1038170
I walked occasionally during my first trimester, but morning sickness coupled with winter weather has kept me far less active than I would have liked. One way to keep the nausea at bay has been eating almost constantly, which has resulted in gaining more weight than I should. I've felt like an ever-expanding slug. During my first pregnancy (10 years ago when I was 24), I was too afraid to workout, gained over 50 lbs, and felt terrible. I am deteremined that this time, now aged 34, I won't put on as much and be as sedentary.

I am now 15 weeks and have just finished this workout. I love it! I have a dance background, and I prefer workouts that are more dancy and choreographed to keep my mind busy. I hate running or walking on a treadmill or strength training because I get too bored. This has just enough choreography to keep me interested, but not so much that it's difficult to learn or follow along. There are three different cardio workouts and three different strength training workouts, each about 50 minutes long, so it offers good variety. This is a good workout and can be modified in intensity. The continual references to baby are a little annoying, but they do help to keep you focused on not over-taxing yourself.

If you're like me and you prefer dancy workout classes like zumba or step, I definitely recommend you purchase this DVD.
4543738
I am pretty happy with my Bella Band.  I'm in that awkward stage where regular clothes are too small and maternity clothes are too big.  This helps bridge the gap.  And it feels really good just to put it on and feel support on your expanding belly.  I don't think it's as miraculous as other people have claimed, but it was definitely worth it.
2661172
I was somewhat active before pregnancy (140lbs, 5'4, zumba 2x/week and walking), but was sick most of my first trimester and lost some of the stamina I'd built up.  Now, at 24 weeks, I have a lot of pelvic and posterior pelvic pain.  A friend lent me this DVD and it does a great job at stretching out those muscles.  My hips crack and pop a bit, but I feel so much better afterwards.  I can actually bend over to pick the newspaper up off the driveway.  I actually went ahead and bought my own copy because I use it all the time.