Stop wearing the belt and contact the doctor, midwife or physiotherapist who recommended it. The product's own safety guidance lists pain, numbness, skin irritation, impaired circulation or difficulty breathing as clear reasons to stop and seek guidance before using it again, so discomfort is not something to push through.
Before putting it back on, check what may have caused the problem:
- The belt is too tight. This model provides light compression, not strong tightening. If it leaves deep marks, makes breathing feel harder or creates a dull ache, loosen it or re-position it.
- The support ribs are pressing in one spot. The rigid ribs should lie flat and spread the pressure evenly. If a rib digs into your side, back or upper abdomen when you sit, adjust the belt so the ribs sit flat against your body.
- Skin irritation from extended wear. The porous fabric helps reduce heat and dampness, but long periods of wear can still cause chafing. Check the skin daily, and if irritation appears, leave the belt off until the skin settles and ask your specialist whether a thin cotton layer between the belt and skin is suitable.
- The fit may have changed. Swelling can make the same belt feel tight in the morning and loose later in the day. Size 4 is the larger format, but if the belt rolls, shifts or creates pressure points, have someone check the fit rather than simply tightening it more.
This belt is a mechanical aid, not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment. Wearing it should never be a test of endurance — if it makes you feel worse, that is information to take to your specialist.