Maternity Compression Blogs

So...you’re in the home stretch. You’ve washed the baby clothes, packed the hospital bag (or most of it), and officially hit the point where everyone’s texting “Is baby here yet?!” every five minutes. You’re more than ready to meet your baby—but your baby seems to be very cozy in there. So now what?

First things first: you’re not alone. This “hurry up and wait” phase is one of the most mentally challenging parts of pregnancy. The good news? There are actually a good amount of things you can do while you wait that might make you feel more prepared, more relaxed, and maybe even a little bit entertained.

Here’s a list of 6 practical, productive, and fun things to try while waiting for labor to start.

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. 

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.

It’s summertime! And in many parts of the United States, the hot weather is here. Some people love a summer pregnancy: they feel their best and love the summer sun and pool days with their best friends. But not all pregnant women think that way! You’re carrying a little heater around in your belly while pregnant, so the hot summer months can be overwhelming and make you so grateful for air conditioning. Whichever part of the spectrum you fall on, I’ve put together a summer pregnancy survival guide for you. I want you to be able to take care of yourself and your baby in the hot, summer heat and enjoy this part of your pregnancy!

When you’re expecting a baby, there is so much time spent focusing on taking care of yourself during pregnancy and preparing to give birth, that sometimes what to expect during the postpartum can be overlooked or more of an afterthought. But that’s not a good way to set yourself up for success! It takes just a little bit of time and planning to gather the items that will help ease your transition to motherhood and prepare you for an easier postpartum.

When you’re pregnant, there are so many changes that are happening in your body through the nine months of growing a baby.

Compression garments have been used for a long time among several groups of people, but they are just starting to be a more common tool for the pregnant population. Maybe you're new to using compression to help with some of the discomforts of pregnancy, or maybe you've been using compression for pregnancy but hadn't thought about compression during the postpartum—either way, lets talk about how long you should wear the various compression options both before and after baby arrives.

You've just delivered your precious new baby—congratulations! This time in life is filled with so much fun and excitement, but recovering from a cesarean delivery is also a lot of hard work. You have an adorable newborn to care for, feed, and admire, while also healing from major abdominal surgery. I hope your family and friends will help you with caring for your house and your family in the first few weeks, but let’s take a look at how compression garments can help your body recover during this time. Isn't it nice to know there are aids available to help you heal from your cesarean?

Why would you wear compression socks while you’re pregnant? There are so many reasons! Pregnancy compression socks can help reduce discomfort in your feet and ankles, support your cardiovascular system by promoting good blood flow, and they can help you stay more comfortable when you’re on your feet for long periods of time. Every expecting mother should have at least one pair of compression socks for pregnancy!