Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Do support belts prevent preterm labor?

I do high risk antepartum home care. A lot of my patients have a history of PTL and are on bed rest or progesterone now. One of my patients said her doctor told her that if she buys a maternity support belt she won't go into PTL. She's stressing about it because she doesn't have the money to buy it and her insurance won't cover it, but I've never heard of that before. I had a maternity belt when I was pregnant to prevent lower back pain and relieve the pressure towards the end. I don't think that a piece of vinyl and velcro can prevent PTL though. Has anyone else heard of that?

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    No there is no evidence to support that.

  • Quote

    No. They do not prevent PTL. Also, if she wants one for low back pain there are a ton of programs she can get them for free from. Some insurances and then also community support programs. If there is an ob case manager around, they might be able to help her find one.

  • Quote

    I just want to say that when I was pregnant with twins I was also working full time as a staff nurse on a busy hospital floor. I purchased a maternity "girdle". It doesn't hold you "in" it holds your belly "up". That really helped me to be more comfortable. I also wore thigh high TED hose. I never had edema and I worked until I went into labor at 39 1/2 weeks.

  • Quote

    They make pregnancy compression hose that come up over the belly. I have heard they help with support and swelling, not PTL. They are costly though, but can be purchased through DME/ pharmacy.

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.