The best pregnancy support belts for maximum comfort

This Medela Maternity And Postpartum Belly Support Band is a support band rather than a support belt, but worth including as an alternative. It gives you comfortable support and extra coverage and is available in white or black. Made with reinforced panels around the back and lower tummy, it'll provide light support whilst still being breathable and comfortable to wear.

One reviewer said: "I'm now in my third trimester and felt that I needed some extra support now that my belly is getting larger. I've never used anything like this before, but this belly band is extremely comfortable and just gives me that little hug around my belly and back for support. I'd recommend it."

This Cantaloop Maternity Support Belt will help alleviate backaches and pains during pregnancy by removing the irritation of seams which we know can often dig into a growing bump. The support will expand as the baby grows so you can stay in optimum comfort throughout the duration of your pregnancy. With sizes S-XL this is a great purchase at a low price.

Mum-to-be John Lewis review: "I cannot express how much of a lifesaver this belt is. When I was in agony, this made a real difference in supporting me to lug around a huge baby (especially while looking after my toddler!). I've also bought other brands of bump support before, and they are nowhere near as good as this one. Trust me - this will instantly save your back and give you back some life. I recommend this to absolutely everyone, top pregnancy purchase!"

If you love wearing your jeans, this GABRIALLA Elastic Maternity Support Belt can help you get the most comfort out of them and is almost invisible. Gabrialla is an American brand well-known in the USA and has received a lot of favourable reviews. This belt adds a fair amount of compression while keeping you comfortable and is great for exercise throughout pregnancy.

Mum-to-be Amazon review: "I almost gave up on running at 16 weeks due to the discomfort I was feeling on my bladder and lower part of the stomach, then I came across this bad boy on an internet search!! It is brilliant. I would describe it as putting on a brilliant support bra, but for the stomach. Don't get me wrong, as it does not completely eradicate any aches, BUT makes running (for me anyway) a lot more enjoyable, and that need to take a pee every 2 mins has gone! Just want to add that I wear this also when I use the cross trainer and when I do spin class twice a week, and it has been a dream!"

This is a dedicated all-size support belt that can only be hand-washed. This BeSafe pregnancy belt has been specifically designed to be used while you're travelling in the car, especially if you'll be seated for a long time, and you can attach it to the car seat belt for extra safety too.

Mum-to-be Amazon review: "Excellent, keeps the seatbelt over the top of the thighs rather than over the bump exactly as it's meant to. Can't imagine travelling in a car without it now."

This Babymoov Dream Belt Sleep Aid is designed for sleeping and has two side reinforcements made of morphological foam to help support your bump as you sleep and fill the gap between the sides of your stomach and the mattress. The central area is made of elastic cotton and two rubber bands that optimally support the stomach, adjustable with Velcro fastening. It'll help provide you with the optimal support you need as a side sleeper and is the perfect belt for all expectant mums' body shapes, whatever their stage of pregnancy.

Mum-to-be Amazon review: "I'm 28 weeks pregnant and measuring big. I've spent the past two months becoming increasingly uncomfortable at night from the weight of my stomach. Turning over was agony, I'd feel sick, having to sleep in weird positions was giving me backache. Last night was the first pain-free night for months. I got into bed wearing the belt feeling like I wasn't pregnant, I could flip from side to side quickly and pain-free, my stomach didn't pull and made me feel sick. No backache.

"I still had a tiny bit of hip pain, but I think that comes with pregnancy hormones and sleeping on my side. The belt wiggled around a bit overnight, but not so much it became annoying or stopped working. And it felt a bit funny sleeping on a foam wedge at first, but then it moulded to my body and was like a hug for my tummy."

Read our full Babymoov Dream Belt Sleep Aid review.

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The Lola Lykke Bamboo Maternity Support Band is the most supportive belt available for pregnancy. It comes with reinforced back support and its double-layer design with two adjustable compression straps that help lift up the belly and support the back. A handy hot/cold pack sits neatly in the back pocket to alleviate back pains.

Our mum tester Vanessa said: "Before this, I suffered from sciatica every single day during my pregnancy, I looked for a belt on the market, and as we all know, there are loads, even though this is pricy it's the best thing ever! Can't recommend it enough! It has helped my back so much, and I no longer need to take painkillers. It's very comfortable, and you forget you're wearing it."

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This Belly Bandit Upsie Belly Pregnancy Support Band is one of the best-rated support belts for pregnancy and maternity. It comes in sizes eight to 26. Besides being really comfy, it aims to help minimise stretch marks, relieve bladder discomfort, increase circulation and blood flow and decrease varicose veins, hernias, and haemorrhoids.

Mum-to-be Amazon review: "Excellent product. Only just heard about the Upsie Belly by Belly Bandit 6 months into my 3rd pregnancy and got it straight away, next day! I'd made do with high street support bands big support pants for previous pregnancies, which don't compare... These hold their value well, so I can sell after finished with it. Well worth it and doubles as a corset/girdle for first few weeks postpartum. Perhaps I could have avoided some stretch marks if I'd used this earlier. It's strong, comfortable and very well designed with plenty of adjustment room for all shapes and sizes."

Read our full Belly Bandit Upsie Belly Pregnancy Support Band review.

This ASBYFR 3 in 1 Postpartum Belt is a three-in-one set of maternity belts for after you give birth, with one belly band, one waist belt, and one pelvis belt, which you wear at the same time. The advantage of wearing this set is that it speeds up the postpartum healing process. During this time, you need a bit more pressure to heal, but this belt still manages to keep you very comfortable.

Amazon review: "Bought this for my sister-in-law, and she said it really helped her after having a C section. Made her feel more comfortable after having the baby."