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bellyband

4.9

A wide band worn around the belly to support the stomach and lower back

noun
/ˈbɛliˌbænd/

: faja de maternidad

She wore a maternity bellyband to support her growing belly during late pregnancy.

Examples

After the birth, the nurse recommended a soft postpartum bellyband to ease abdominal discomfort.
Many women find a bellyband helpful after childbirth.
Many runners use a compression bellyband during exercise to support core muscles after surgery.
She wore a bellyband throughout her pregnancy.
She wore a maternity bellyband to support her growing belly during late pregnancy.
After the birth, the nurse recommended a soft postpartum bellyband to ease abdominal discomfort.
Many women find a bellyband helpful after childbirth to provide support to their abdomen.

Synonyms

hip belt

vsbellyband

Specialized

3.3

A wide band worn around the hips to reduce pain and support the lower back

worn higher on the abdomen to support the front of the body during pregnancy

How Supportive

back brace

Specialized

3 3.9

bellyband

4.9

hip belt

Specialized

3.3

wraparound

4 5.0

Surface Forms

bellyband singular

bellybands plural

Morphology

bellyband = belly + band (transparent) = belly + band

A clear compound meaning 'a band for the belly'; the pregnancy-support sense is a direct, literal application.

Etymology

Bellyband comes from the simple parts belly 'stomach' and band 'a strip that wraps', so think of it as a wide support 'belt' worn around the stomach to hold and ease the belly and lower back during and after pregnancy.