Product Profile

GraviBody^®

Support garment for the mother-to-be supports the abdomen, reduces back pain as well as pelvic and vaginal pressure 

GraviBody^®

GraviBody supports the whole body especially during the last trimester of pregnany without the baby feeling restrained. It promotes the natural posture of the pregnant woman.

The authors of a clinical trial (rf. to the download area at the bottom:  Edler et al., Effect on pregnancy related discomfort on the back, pelvic and vaginal area through compression therapy with a support garment, Die Hebamme 2005; 18: 244 - 247) recommend its use 

• prophylactically for weakness of the connective tissue, vulva varices, former complications in previous pregnancies as well as twin pregnancies 
• therapeutically for discomfort in back, pelvic and vaginal area, as well as 
• post-partum for symphysis relaxation

Description

GraviBody^®  consists of a wide adjustable abdomen belt supporting the uterus, as well as a pair of fuselage fabric, individually adjustable in length and tension by brackets in order to distribute the uterus’ weight equally. The equal distribution of the uterus’ weight, even in the back, is achieved by wide straps dividing the narrow straps in the front.

The strap’s arrangement ensures that the womb and the child are not being constricted and the weight pressure, concentrating on the vaginal musculature, is being reduced. When experiencing uterus contractions, the elastic abdomen belt can be placed temporarily over the uterus until the contractions have stopped. The straps also relieve the lower spine area due to their arrangement. Two narrow bottom straps, set out from the back, merge to a wide perineum belt which is connected on the front side of the compression garment with the wide stomach belt through an easily detachable Velcro. The support garment thereby achieves a compression in the pelvic area.

 GraviBody provides high comfort of use with the following important characteristics:

• Easy to put on and wear
• Can be worn with normal underwear
• Individual adjustment even through clothing possible
• Machine washable, air-permeable, and permits skin care whenever necessary
• Lightweight, practical and comfortable - Can even be worn while toileting.
• A second pair of exchangeable pelvic straps facilitates hygiene

GraviBody is manufactured in accordance to the strictest German quality standards. Carefully selected textiles, which have been checked for safety according to the Oeko Tex standard
100 as well as highest production quality, guarantee the satisfaction of our customers.


Sizes

GraviBody is available in the following female standard sizes:

German Size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48
US Size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18

Thereby, German size 40 equals US size 10 etc. Aforementioned sizes refer to the time before pregnancy and automatically adjust to the physical changes occurring during pregnancy, particularly weight gain. Small or large special sizes are available on request.

Note: 
Always indicate standard size before pregnancy when ordering! If the correct fit is between two sizes, we recommend ordering the next higher size up to end of the 7th month, and ordering the smaller size during the 8th and 9th month of pregnancy.