Rebekah Mustaleski, CPM

A pregnancy belly band provides a flexible, tube-like support system that wraps around your abdomen to assist your lower back and hips as your baby grows. These garments provide gentle compression and help redistribute the weight of your baby bump, alleviating common physical strain. Most expectant mothers use a maternity belly band to reduce lower back pain, stabilize the pelvis, and improve overall mobility during the second and third trimesters.

A lot of changes happen in your body while you’re pregnant! Pregnancy swelling, or edema, is extra fluid that collects in your tissues. It is considered a normal part of a healthy pregnancy and is caused by the increased blood volume your body produces to provide the baby with all its nutritional needs.

Have you been looking for a way to provide more support to your changing body both during and after pregnancy? If so, you’re in the right spot because Motif Medical has developed two NEW maternity compression garments that bridge the transition from pregnant to postpartum and provide support regardless of where you are on the journey. By utilizing either of these Motif maternity compression devices, you will be supporting the normal body changes that occur both before and after childbirth. 

Did you know that the United States is facing a maternal health crisis every single day? Maternal mortality affects communities across the country, yet it often goes unnoticed. January 23, 2025, marks Maternal Health Awareness Day—a crucial time to highlight the alarming reality that too many birthing people and babies are dying due to pregnancy-related complications. Learn what’s at stake and how we can take action together.

The medical definition of “postpartum” is the first six weeks after you give birth. But talk to anyone who has had a baby before and they will tell you that the postpartum period is much longer than that! This time after birth has also recently been referred to as “the fourth trimester,” which would imply that it is actually about 12 weeks long since each trimester is about 12 weeks. But the reality for many new mothers is that the postpartum lasts for about 12 months after giving birth. During this time, your body is healing, replenishing, and recovering from birth AND from the 9 months of pregnancy. Let’s talk about ways you can support your body and mental health during this recovery process.

Ready or not, the holiday season is here! This time of year brings so many opportunities for everything from building treasured memories to finding an amazing deal! Being pregnant during the holidays was one of my favorite parts of having a baby, so let’s talk about some holiday tips and tricks you can use if you’re expecting this holiday season. 

With all of the prenatal and baby-related products that are available these days, it can be difficult to know which ones are really necessary and which ones are not. While there are many optional pregnancy products, the gentle compression provided by a maternity support belt is not something you’ll want to do without! A pregnancy support band helps with many discomforts of pregnancy, such as lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain, so for most pregnant women, having a pregnancy band is a good thing. How does a pregnancy support band keep you more comfortable in the second and third trimesters? Below are the top three physical benefits of wearing a support belt during pregnancy.

The first hour after birth is referred to as “the golden hour” because it is a unique time of transition for both the birthing parent and the baby. When a baby is placed on the mother’s chest or abdomen and receives early skin-to-skin contact, this intimate connection helps both individuals begin the physiological adaptations to life postpartum. In addition to supporting the physical changes happening during this time, immediate skin-to-skin contact promotes bonding and emotional safety, which decreases stress levels for both. Although the first hour after birth is particularly important, you can get the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with your baby at any time! Let’s take a closer look at what you can your baby will gain from skin-to-skin contact in the postpartum and how it can benefit your breastfeeding relationship.

Pregnancy is such a fun and exciting time—there’s nothing quite like preparing to welcome a new soul into the world! But with the anticipation of meeting your baby, can come a host of unexpected aches in your body caused by the physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy. It takes a lot of work to form a whole new person inside you. Plus your body is shifting and accommodating to allow your baby to grow and develop. The benefits of compression during this transitional time of life have been used for ages around the world and thankfully, Motif Medical has developed maternity compression products that are designed to support a healthy pregnancy and promote a smooth postpartum recovery. Even better than that, most of Motif’s maternity support garments are multi-purpose and can be used during pregnancy and into the postpartum, too!

Getting ready to welcome your first baby into the world is a fun and exciting time for new moms plus the whole family! But if you’re the one giving birth, there may be some uncertainty and anxiety involved when you think about your baby’s birthday. Don’t let that worry you! The majority of first-time moms have a lot of questions about how they can prepare for birth or what they should expect during delivery. Let’s take a look at some of the topics you can discuss with your family and healthcare provider before the big day.