Q: Do any of your pregnancy comfort supplies reduce ankle swelling?
A: The Prenatal Cradle, Best Cradle, Prenatal Cradle Plus and the Mini Cradle will all help reduce ankle swelling. The pregnancy comfort belts work by gently lifting the weight of the baby to promote better circulation to your lower extremities.
A: The Class I and II Thigh Highs and Maternity Hose will provide compression therapy with the greatest pressure beginning at the ankle and decreasing upward to help prevent varicosities and swelling.
Q: Will your prenatal pregnancy support belts be constricting or unsafe for my unborn baby?
A: Our prenatal pregnancy support belts are not constricting or unsafe for unborn babies. The pregnancy comfort support belts we provide are a patented unique design that is FDA approved and are medically proven to be safe for your unborn baby.
Q: Will the abdominal and back supporters help with pain from hip separation or pubic symphysis?
A: Women who experience pain from hip separation or pubic symphysis find that our abdominal and back supporters will lift the weight of the uterus up from the pelvis keeping the weight of the uterus from "bouncing" on the painful ligaments.
Q: Will my insurance company pay for the Pregnancy Support Belts?
A: Many insurance companies will reimburse you for the Pregnancy Support Belts. We recommend that you contact your insurance company for possible reimbursement. You will need a prescription from your doctor and the invoice of your purchase with the product code printed on it.
Q: Will your abdominal and back supporters help with my lower back pain?
A: Our abdominal and back supporters will help you stand up more straight and decrease lordosis (lower back pain).
Q: Will your Pregnancy Support Belts bother my bladder?
A: With our Pregnancy Support Belts the lower womb support band under the abdomen can be adjusted by pulling downward on the elastic with your thumbs so that it maintains effective support for your abdomen and does not interfere or irritate your bladder.
Q: Will the Prenatal Cradle, Best Cradle, or Prenatal Cradle Plus pull down on my shoulders?
A: The Prenatal Cradle, Best Cradle, and Prenatal Cradle Plus all have a unique criss-cross design that uses the sternum, ribcage and your hip bones (the naturally strongest parts of your body) to help you carry your baby.
Q: Are the products adjustable?
A: Most of our products are adjustable. Our Prenatal Cradle Plus and the V2 Supporter are only adjustable with the straps on the buttocks which will help you increase or decrease compression to the vulvar area. The Best Cradle is adjustable on the abdomen and the shoulder straps. The Mini Cradle is also adjustable.
Q: Can my height affect my size?
A: Your height will affect your size only in the Prenatal Cradle and Prenatal Cradle Plus. If you are 5'10" or taller please refer to the size chart we have provided for you. If you are still unsure of your size please call with questions.
Q: How do I put on the Prenatal Cradle?
A: While holding the large label, with the shoulder straps hanging away from you, place your head through the center of the torso bands, arms on each side, and pull downward into place (baby label should be between breasts). Straighten bands if they are twisted. Wear over bra, but under other clothing.
Q: What if I'm unsure about my size?
A: If you are unsure about your size please call us and we will be happy to help you choose the correct size.