medi Lumbamed Maternity Back Brace

$156.00

Lumbamed® maternity is a lumbar support made for pregnancy. A wrap goes around the lower back with stabilising rods built into the back panel, and a stomach belt passes under the bump to carry part of its weight.

It is for pain in the lower back during pregnancy and for complaints caused by the abdomen expanding.

As a pregnancy progresses, the growing belly shifts the body's centre of gravity forward and loads the lumbar spine and pelvis. Reducing that pull is what relieves the abdominal wall, the pelvis and the lower back, and the rods add support behind. The stomach belt adjusts steplessly, so the same support keeps fitting as the bump grows, and side tension straps let you set how much support you want on the day. External hand loops mean it takes little effort to put on. medi states the support does not restrict the unborn baby's freedom of movement, and asks that it is washed before it is first worn.

Is this the right one for you?

Choose this if you are pregnant or recently postpartum.

Pain lower down, across your pelvis or hips? medi Lumbamed Sacro Pelvic Support targets the joints where your spine meets your pelvis.

Everyday muscular back pain? medi Lumbamed Basic Back Brace — Women is a lighter brace for strain and fatigue.

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Pickup available at 7225 Woodbine Ave

Usually ready in 2-4 days

Continuously adjustable stomach belt grows with you
Integrated stabilizing rods relieve the lumbar spine
Supports the stomach and relieves the abdominal wall and pelvis
Soft, pleasant material moulds to the body
External hand loops for effortless donning

Polyamide
Polyester
Polyurethane
Cotton

All indications needing stabilisation of the lumbar spine with adjustable pressure, such as:

Pain in the lumbar region during pregnancy
Complaints caused by the abdomen expanding
Lower back pain (lumbago)

Not suitable for: anyone with an inguinal hernia (a hernia in the groin).

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are usually covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

Size	I	II	III
Waist (cm)around the waist, level with the navel	90 – 105	105 – 120	120 – 135

Hand wash only, in lukewarm water (about 30°C/86°F) with a mild detergent
Close all hook-and-loop (velcro) fasteners, straps, and zippers before washing to protect the fabric
Do not use fabric softener, bleach, or harsh chemicals; do not dry clean
Remove and clean any removable pads or cushions separately with water or mild soap
Air dry fully -- do not tumble dry, use a hair dryer, or dry in direct sunlight
Apply skin creams or lotions after removing the support in the evening, not right before putting it on, since they can affect the material's properties

medi publishes these steps for putting the support on, asks that the first fitting is supervised by a healthcare professional, and asks that the support is washed before its first use.

Loosen the tension straps first: unfasten their ends and press them down loosely at the back of the belt.
Slip your hand into the hand strap on the right outer fastening side.
Wrap the support around your body and lay the left fastening side against your stomach, drawing it snug.
Bring the right fastening side over the left and press it down onto it.
Release the tension strap ends and pull both forward at the same time until the pressure suits you.
The support is on correctly when the fastening is closed under the stomach and is holding it.