Supportive Maternity Pillows That Help Expecting Moms Actually Get Some Sleep
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Pregnancy changes a lot of things from the vitamins you take to your exercise routine and the foods you eat — and that’s just during the waking hours. Once you hit your second trimester, spending the night on your back or belly no longer becomes a viable option: it’s not only deeply uncomfortable, but potentially restricts blood flow to your developing child.
Even if you’re naturally a side-sleeper, you’re going to need some support for that growing belly in order to get a solid night of shuteye. Rather than gathering up every last pillow in your home and strategically wedging them behind your back, under your belly and between your knees, purchasing a maternity pillow can ensure the aches and foreign postures don’t interfere with your beauty sleep.
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Maternity pillows can either be a full-body support system or focus on specific areas that need a little extra TLC, but if one of these sleep aids isn’t one of the big-ticket items on your registry, no worries: Amazon offers a wide variety from trusted brands such as Leachco’s popular Snoogle and Boppy’s Side Sleeper, and it won’t cost you more than $60.
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1. Leachco Snoogle Original Total Body Pillow
Leachco’s Snoogle Original Total Body pillow is shaped like a horseshoe so expecting mothers can comfortably fit into its crook, baby belly and all. Designed to contour to your unique shape and curves, there’s plenty of pillow to rest your head on, keep tucked in between your knees, and support your back or belly, depending on how you choose to lay.
In addition to keeping you stationary through the night, this massive body pillow is also extremely comfortable. It’s draped in a 100 percent cotton pillow cover that’s machine-washable, and comes in four colors: Ivory, Gray, Brown and Mauve.
2. PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow
While it’s true that C-shaped pillows provide a tighter fit, expecting mothers won’t feel constricted when snuggling into the PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow. The maternity pillow is stuffed with a polyester fiberfill blend to ensure you feel comforted and supported, no matter where you are in your pregnancy.
It’s also double-stitched all the way around at the seams to prevent rips, and covered with a zipper-removable cotton-jersey knit material you can toss in the wash with the rest of your bedding. What’s more, PharMeDoc’s pillow is multifunctional: it supports your head, back, hips, knees and neck while you sleep, but it can also be used for lounging more comfortably, and, once the baby arrives, as a nursing pillow.
3. Jill & Joey Pregnancy Pillow
If you’re looking for relief specifically in the lower back and belly, Jill & Joey’s Pregnancy Pillow is designed to target both areas at once. The wedge pillow does double duty: It fits neatly under your side and behind your back so you won’t roll over, and also props nicely under the stomach to provide belly support and reduce any discomfort you might feel around your hips, pelvis, and/or lower back.
It’s even said to reduce swelling in your legs, feet and hands. Plus, mothers are encouraged to sleep on their left side for optimal blood and nutrient flow to the placenta, and if you have trouble staying on your side, this maternity pillow helps you stay put through the night.
4. Boppy Side Sleeper Pregnancy Pillow
Boppy pillows aren’t just for babies: The Side Sleeper was intentionally designed to prevent natural back sleepers from moving onto their spine in their sleep. For optimal support and side propping, rest your side in the bow of the two connected pillows with one against your back and the other against your belly. The pillows adjust according to your growing baby’s size, but aren’t massive, so they won’t completely take over the bed. Bonus: both the pillow and its cover are machine-washable.
5. AngQi Total Body Pregnancy Pillow
It’s appropriate that AngQi’s maternity pillow is essentially shaped like a massive life vest because it’s going to be a sleep saver throughout your entire pregnancy. The U-shape is designed to be ergonomic, minimizing physical discomfort at all stages of pregnancy.
Filled with 100 percent polyester hollow fiber that contours to the natural shape of your body and covered with a soft, stretchy jersey material, the pillow feels comfortable and offers your body full support. It can also reduce the discomfort associated with pregnancy, as well as any other ailments you might be experiencing such as fibromyalgia, gastric reflux, and more.
