- 1). Determine how much you are willing to spend. A prosthetic belly can cost anywhere from $50 to more than $500, depending on the specific features. For example, some maternity bellies are capable of simulating the kicking sensation a fetus creates and adjusting the distribution of weight depending on the trimester.
- 2). Contact local department stores to see if they carry a prosthetic belly. This is often the most inexpensive route, and will probably be the easiest to manage. If none of them do carry maternity bellies, you'll need to look for specialty stores.
- 3). Call your local hospital to ask if they will sell you a prosthetic belly. Many hospitals and clinics have prosthetics that they use for pregnancy classes. If they have old ones that they no longer use, they might be willing to sell you one at a discount.
- 4). Visit web sites dedicated specifically to the prosthetic belly, such as the Empathy Belly web site (see Resources below). These web sites carry a wide range of different options so you can choose one that meets your needs. This is also the best route to take if you need a realistic prosthetic belly rather than just something to use for a quick simulation.
- 5). Ask your friends and relatives if they know anyone who owns a prosthetic belly. This is the type of product that many people use once or twice, then relegate to a forgotten corner of the attic. This is another way to get an inexpensive product that will work just as well as a new one.
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