A pregnancy pillow or often called a pregnancy support pillow is a pillow that is designed to help support your body as it changes throughout your pregnancy.
How to use a body pillow while pregnant.
It s usually recommended that while pregnant you sleep on your left side as to help the pathway of blood and nutrients be open in order to better reach your placenta and baby.
Choosing the right pregnancy support pillow for yourself at the right price is largely dependent on your specific needs.
For example some u shaped full body pillows and c shaped pregnancy pillows cost 50 while those that use luxury memory foam and the finest materials range from 70 100.
The wedge generally triangular in shape slides easily under the area that needs support many women like to use them for their growing belly while side sleeping.
To use a pregnancy pillow try placing a wedge shaped u shaped or full length pillow under your belly while you lie on your side which will help relieve your back muscles.
Side sleeping with a body pillow can help you if you have sleep apnea a condition where you stop breathing then restart breathing while asleep.
Most of these pregnancy body pillows are longer than usual because they need to support your whole body including your knees so they can ease discomfort.
Body pillows can also help you if you snore and if you are pregnant sleeping on your side while pregnant helps improve blood flow to your uterus and can help with ankles that are swollen.