Pregnancy is the period every girl dreams of. It’s so nice to walk with a tummy. A small life grows inside and knocks another heart. Everyone pays special attention to you, feeds you with goodies, and you look forward to the appearance of a little miracle. But alas, not everything is as good as it seems at first glance. As soon as the belly begins to grow – it brings discomfort. The more he becomes, the harder it becomes a woman. All sorts of bandage belts help mommy. They hold the tummy and relieve tension from the back. But how to facilitate the rest of a woman who wears a child? During sleep, the body and muscles should rest. For this, and was invented a pillow for pregnant women.
Most moms appreciate extra support – and will do anything to get a better night’s rest! You can certainly use regular pillows to bolster your belly, back or in-between your knees. But it’s often easier to purchase a pregnancy pillow. Loose pillows can shift out of place during the night or pile up on your partner.
Leacho Original Snoogle Total Body Pillow
Designed by a registered nurse and mom, the Snoogle is a C-shaped pillow that supports and aligns your hips, back, neck and belly. Depending on the direction you place the C-shape in, the entire length of your back or torso can be cushioned and the pillow can be tucked between your knees. The removable, sham-style cover can be thrown in the wash too.
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Wraparound pillows take up a lot of space in bed and this one is no exception. It’s five feet long and nearly 25 inches wide.
Dimensions: 60 x 24.8 x 7.2 inches
Boppy Pregnancy Wedge
Use this firm, foam cushion to help ease pressure wherever you hurt: your back, your belly or between your knees. You can even use it for extra lumbar support when sitting in the office, or later as a pillow to prop up your arm as you nurse or hold your baby. Because it’s small, you can travel with it too. The zippered, pima cotton cover is machine washable.
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Wedge pillows have varying amounts of incline, depending on the brand. What works for some moms-to-be may not work for others.
Dimensions: 14.8 x 12.1 x 4.3 inches
Queen Rose Oversize Pregnancy Pillow
The U-shape of this pillow provides a spot for your head with long cushions that run down both sides of your body. That means no more having to turn the pillow with you when you flip sides. Just roll over and reach for the other cushion. Inner curves on the long sides give extra support to your lower back and your belly. And the machine washable cover zips off.
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Prepare to become a shameless bed hog. Though this pillow is a bit shorter than the Snoogle, its “arms” are wider.
Dimensions: 51 x 31.5 x 7.9 inches
Boppy Back and Bump Support Pillow
A new shape on the pregnancy-pillow scene is this one by Boppy. It has two puffy, wedge cushions tethered together by a stretchy band of soft, jersey fabric. One cushion supports your belly while the other supports your back, preventing you from rolling onto your stomach or back in the middle of the night. Both the pillow and the cover are machine washable.
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Because of its shape, there aren’t as many options for using this pillow as there are for wraparound- or wedge-style pillows.
Dimensions: 14.2 x 6.2 x 13 inches