Kedley Maternity Support Belt: Takes the Weight of the Bump Off a Sore Lower Back and Pelvis
This Kedley maternity support belt lifts and carries some of the weight of a growing bump, so the dragging ache in the lower back and the sharp pain at the front of the pelvis ease enough to walk, stand at work and get through a day. It sits under the bump rather than over it, and the lift it gives is immediate — most women feel the difference the moment it is fastened.
It is Kedley’s Therapy Plus range, supplied one size with an adjustable fastening. Back and pelvic pain affect a great many pregnancies and are among the commonest reasons women stop walking and stop working earlier than they wanted to. Our pharmacist fits it and shows you where it sits before it leaves us, because a maternity belt worn too high leaves the back exactly as it was.
What It Helps With
The dragging ache in the lower back that builds through the second and third trimesters and is worse by evening.
Sharp pain at the front of the pelvis, felt over the pubic bone, often worst when rolling over in bed, climbing stairs or getting out of a car.
Pain at the back of the pelvis, felt low down on one or both sides, which many women describe as deep and grinding.
The feeling of the bump pulling you forward when you stand or walk any distance.
And the weeks after delivery, where gentle support through the middle is comfortable while everything settles. Please ask our doctor first after a caesarean, since an abdominal binder is usually the more appropriate product then.
Wearing It Correctly
It goes UNDER the bump, low across the hips. The belt should sit low and flat on the hip bones, cradling the bump from below so it lifts the weight. A belt worn up over the bump presses on it and leaves the back unhelped.
Fasten it standing up, with your weight even on both feet.
Firm, not tight. You should be able to take a full, easy breath and slide a flat hand under it. There should be no pressure on the bump itself at any point.
Then walk twenty steps and reset it, because it settles the moment you move.
Loosen it when you sit for a while, and take it off when you rest.
How Long to Wear It
For the hours you are on your feet, rather than all day and all night.
Two to three hours at a stretch is a reasonable guide, with a break in between, and our doctor will adjust that for you.
Take it off to sleep unless our doctor has specifically advised otherwise.
And stop and loosen it if you feel light-headed, if the baby is noticeably quieter, or if anything feels wrong. Please contact our doctor or your midwife rather than waiting.
What Helps Alongside It
Ask our doctor about pelvic and core exercises. These have good evidence behind them for pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain, and a physiotherapist who works with pregnant women is worth the visit. Our pharmacist can point you to one.
Keep the knees together when you roll over in bed and when you get in and out of a car. For pelvic pain that one change often helps more than anything else.
Take the stairs one at a time and avoid standing on one leg to dress.
Sleep with a pillow between the knees, which keeps the pelvis level through the night. For a back that also wants support after the birth, ask our pharmacist about the sacro lumbar support.
And keep moving within comfort, because resting completely stiffens a sore back in pregnancy exactly as it does at any other time.
Caring for It
Hand-wash in cool water with mild soap and dry it flat out of direct sun, and close the fastening first to keep lint out of it.
Look at the skin each time it comes off, along the top and bottom edges and over the hip bones.
It will need adjusting as you grow, which is what the adjustable fastening is for. Come back and we will check the fit at no charge.
And wear supportive shoes. A pregnant pelvis works harder on a flat sandal than most women expect, and it is the cheapest change on this list.
Is a Maternity Support Belt Right for You?
This belt suits pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain and the feeling of being pulled forward by the bump. Please speak to our doctor or your midwife before buying one if any of these apply:
- You have any bleeding, leaking fluid, regular tightenings, severe or constant abdominal pain, or reduced movements from the baby. Contact your midwife or go to hospital today.
- You have been told you have a low-lying placenta, a high-risk pregnancy or a history of preterm labour.
- You have severe headaches, visual disturbance, sudden swelling of the face or hands, or pain under the ribs. These need urgent assessment.
- The pain is severe enough that you cannot walk, turn in bed or lift a leg, which wants assessing rather than belting.
- You have had a caesarean section. Ring us, because an abdominal binder is usually the more appropriate product.
Our pharmacists will fit the belt and show you how low it must sit, and our doctor will look at pregnancy back and pelvic pain and refer you for the exercises that help most.
Where to Buy a maternity support belt in Kenya
Order online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We send orders to Nairobi and every neighbourhood around it — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Runda, Rosslyn, Kitisuru, Lower Kabete, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Ngong Road, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai, Ruaka, Banana Hill, Two Rivers, Village Market and Pride Lands — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong.
Beyond the capital we deliver to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Athi River, Kitengela, Kajiado, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Webuye, Kitale, Nandi Hills, Iten, Kapenguria, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Kerugoya, Murang’a, Othaya, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Maralal, Isiolo, Marsabit, Moyale, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Mwingi, Makueni, Emali, Kibwezi, Voi, Taveta, Wundanyi, Mariakani, Diani, Ukunda, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu and Hola. Tell us the town and we will confirm the delivery cost and the timing before you pay.
Across Africa, ask us before you order. We have sent orders to Uganda, Tanzania, Somaliland and as far as Malawi, and we will quote for Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the rest of the continent. Tell us the destination and we will confirm any import paperwork before the parcel leaves us.
Living abroad? Order from wherever you are and we deliver here in Kenya. Kenyans in the UK, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Gulf order from us regularly for a parent or relative at home, and this is one of the things they order most. Tell us the address and we will deliver and set it up.
Why Buy Your a maternity support belt from HealthAlone Kenya?
HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led health ecosystem licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and our stock is original, sealed and correctly stored. Kahawa Sukari is a real counter with real pharmacists behind it.
Our pharmacists fit the belt and show you how low it has to sit, and we will re-check the fit free of charge as you grow rather than have you buy a second one.
It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
FAQs
Where exactly should the belt sit?
UNDER the bump, low and flat across the hip bones, cradling it from below so the weight is lifted. A belt worn up over the bump presses on it and leaves the back unhelped, which is why the height matters more than the tension.
How tight should it be?
Firm, not tight. You should be able to take a full, easy breath and slide a flat hand under it, and there should be no pressure on the bump itself at any point. Fasten it standing, then walk twenty steps and reset it.
How many hours a day can I wear it?
For the hours you are on your feet, rather than all day. Two to three hours at a stretch with a break in between is a reasonable guide, and our doctor will adjust that for you. Take it off to sleep unless our doctor has specifically advised otherwise.
Is it safe for the baby?
Worn correctly, under the bump and firm rather than tight, it supports from below and puts no pressure on the bump. Loosen it and contact our doctor or your midwife if you feel light-headed, if the baby is noticeably quieter, or if anything feels wrong.
When in pregnancy should I start?
Most women start when the bump begins to pull them forward or when the ache sets in, which is commonly in the second trimester. There is no need to wait until it is bad.
I get a sharp pain over my pubic bone when I roll over in bed. Will this help?
That is a very typical description of pelvic girdle pain and the belt is one of the things that helps. Alongside it, keeping the knees together when you roll over and when getting in and out of a car often helps more than anything else. Please let our doctor look at it.
What size do I need?
It is supplied one size with an adjustable fastening that covers a wide range. Tell our pharmacist your measurement around the hips and we will confirm the fit.
Will I need a bigger one as I grow?
The adjustable fastening is there for exactly that. Come back and we will check the fit at no charge rather than have you buy a second belt.
Can I wear it under clothes?
Yes, and most women do. It sits low on the hips under a dress or over leggings.
Can I wear it after the birth?
Gentle support through the middle is comfortable in the weeks afterwards. After a caesarean, please ring us first, because an abdominal binder is usually the more appropriate product and our pharmacist will explain the difference.
Are there exercises that help?
Yes, and they have good evidence behind them. Ask our doctor about pelvic and core exercises, and a physiotherapist who works with pregnant women is worth the visit. Our pharmacist can point you to one.
What else can I change?
Keep the knees together turning in bed and getting in and out of a car, take the stairs one at a time, avoid standing on one leg to dress, and sleep with a pillow between the knees to keep the pelvis level.
How do I wash it?
Close the fastening first, then hand-wash in cool water with mild soap and dry flat out of direct sun.
Where can I buy a maternity support belt in Kenya?
Order from HealthAlone online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We deliver across Nairobi — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and Ruaka — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong, as well as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Kitengela, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Kisii, Bungoma, Kakamega, Kitale, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Murang’a, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Isiolo, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Voi, Kilifi, Malindi and Diani. Send us your hip measurement.
