The MaternaBelt Active maternity support belt is designed to provide belly and back support. The low profile design (6" at the back and 4" in front) provides the comfort you need to keep you healthy, active and comfortable throughout your pregnancy. MaternaBelt support belts add compression and help to stabilize the hips, where ligaments are loose due to pelvic expansion and relaxation. This added compression reduces pressure residing in the lower back and creates warmth to encourage flexible muscles and therapeutic healing. The MaternaBelt Active belt is designed to assist you from your first trimester through postpartum recovery period.