Fertile MindFertile Mind - Belly Belt Combo, The Ultimate Maternity Wear Solution

I bought this item as I didn't want (nor was able!) to spend a lot of money on maternity clothes that I would wear for only a few months.In theory this is a good idea. At 34 weeks I am still using the first belt - there is a second larger belt, and in turn these can be combined to give an even longer belt, so it will definitely last for the duration of my pregnancy. However, the buttons (two per belt) are in a fixed position so most of the time you have to choose between too tight (not recommended of course) or just that bit too loose, with the result that I spend a great deal of time hauling my jeans back up as they gradually fall down while walking around! Yes they are on an elasticated band, but it doesn't seem to hold all that well.I did find that even with the smaller belt I need to use the fabric insert which ends up being bunched up since it isn't designed to be used with this size of belt. Also, although it will prevent you from flashing your underwear, it's still perfectly obvious you're going around with your zip down so you'll need to make sure you have some extra-long tops to keep covered up. Also, on this size belt, one of the buttons has been sewn onto the elasticated section and I found that after a while it did fall off and had to be resewn.Overall I would still say it's a good idea, but the problems mentioned above mean I do tend to only use it when going out, and stick to tracksuit bottoms at home.

I bought this toward the beginning of my pregnancy and I have to say although I haven't used all the parts (I'm now 38weeks) it has still be worth the price compared to buying lots of maternity bottoms. I have had to buy some bottoms but not because this product doesn't work with them it's simply because I put weight on all over my legs and bottom meaning even if they fitted round my waist they just wouldn't pull up in the first place. For this reason I believe that if id bought maternity jeans etc it could have been a very big waste of money which, when your already paying out lots for a new baby, is not a good thing. As I've said Ive only really used the small buttoned attachment but it's been a life saver. There are so many different sizes you can have them and they work with so many different items (there are pieces for smart trousers as well as anything with a button) all for less money than if you would probably pay for one pair of maternity bottoms. My only disappointment is that I didn't have one of these the first time I was pregnant. Highly recommended.

I would recommend this to any pregnant ladies! I ordered mine quite early on in this pregnancy. I found that my maternity clothes from my last pregnancy were still too big, but my current work trousers and jeans were a bit snug and uncomfortable. This allowed me to wear my normal clothes and feel comfortable in that awkward bit of pregnancy where you look fat and not pregnant and probably don't feel at your best anyway.They can give a bumpy appearance through any tight fitting tops but this can be prevented (mostly) by either a bump band or a snug vest under your shirt.Although there's 3 colours of fabric, there's only one of each size button expander and one of each size hook and eye, so you have to be careful not to misplace them. Also the hook and eye expander didn't fit with some of my work trousers.They are comfortable, and have never rubbed my skin or caused discomfort. So all in all, they're not perfect, but I think they've been amazing and allowed me to be comfortable.

These were useful in that they gave me an important few days grace to go out and buy some maternity trousers and jeans. However, two caveats: the buttons on my normal jeans didn't fit through the button holes so I couldn't use these with them. Also although you have the stretch of cloth to cover the gap left by your trousers, it's a bit too conspicuous to want to have showing in public, so you'll need very long tops to cover it up. This might be ok if you've already bought some maternity tops, but if you're still getting by on normal if large tops then it might be a problem.As soon I bought some maternity trousers and jeans, I never used these again, and I don't think I've heard of anybody personally not needing maternity trousers even if they haven't needed specific maternity tops, so you will almost certainly get some at some point. I only got any sort of bump at about 25 weeks and have had a very small bump all throughout my pregnancy (at 38 weeks I had somebody, who knew I was expecting but hadn't seen me for a while, ask me where my baby was as she assumed it couldn't be still inside!) and definitely still needed maternity trousers, so it might just be worth getting some early on and not bothering with these.

This little gadget has been a bit of a life saver and I would recommend to any lady expecting. I have been able to wear my normal jeans with the smaller button link (I am currently 20 weeks) and I can do my zip up. But one pair which are tight anyway the zip doesn't do up at all so I use the panel insert with the small button extension as the longer one is too big. My jeans are comfy enough but I do keep pulling them up! I use the slide small one for my work trousers which is very comfy and it means I haven't had to spend a fortune to buy a work wardrobe! The only negative is I wear a long vest from H&M which covers over the zip and then a baggy jumper or t shirt as the belly belt does leave a weird looking bump I wouldn't wear a tight top with it as it would look strange. But as it's winter it's great! A jumper covers it nicely