This mid-thigh maternity girdle provides balanced support that relieves pelvic strain and lower back discomfort common during pregnancy.This girdle features a 3-inch waistband that goes around the abdomen keeping your tummy raised while applying pressure to the pelvic region and around the hips.A 6-inch rear elastic panel in the lower back provides stability to the lumbar area, supporting your weight and alleviating stress to your sacrum.The front panel is a soft and comfortable stretch cotton fabric that moves easily in all directions and grows with you throughout your pregnancy.Crotch splits for hygienic convenience.This girdle also features a varicosity relief belt that provides compression to the vaginal area which reduces swelling, soothes varicosities and increases blood flow.The varicosity relief belt is easily adjustable with Velcro� fastening.Made from nylon and spandex in the USA.