What pillows are good for pregnancy?
Best Pregnancy Pillows
- Best Overall – Pregnancy Pillow Co. U-Shape Body Pillow.
- Best Value – Yogasleep Horseshoe Pillow.
- Most Comfortable – Yana Pillow.
- Best for Side Sleepers – Belly Bandit S.O.S. Sleep-On-Side Pregnancy Pillow.
- Most Versatile – Manta Sleep Body Pillow.
How do you sleep with AC pillow when pregnant?
Some C-shaped pregnancy pillows curve around your entire body to support both your back and bump, while others contour your front but not back. This pillow is used when sleeping on your side—rest your head at the top, prop up your bump (and possibly back) with the side and tuck the bottom of the C between your legs.
Is pillow safe during pregnancy?
Specially designed pillows are so coveted by pregnant women because as your belly grows, there are fewer ideal positions to sleep in. Although your OB-GYN may recommend sleeping on your left side for optimal blood flow to your heart, a 2019 review of studies actually found that either left or right side is A-OK.
Can I sleep at an incline while pregnant?
“As long as you’re not flat on your back, you’re going to be fine,” she says. “Even if you can be on a 20- to 30-degree angle, that’s going to relieve any potential pressure on your inferior vena cava. I think most women, even if they were back sleepers, can be comfortable sleeping with just that bit of an angle.”
How do you use a pregnancy wedge pillow?
Wedge pillows are wedge-shaped cushions that reduce back strain by sliding under your belly to support your growing bump while you’re sleeping on your side. You can also place a wedge pillow behind you to prevent rolling onto your back, or use it between your knees to ease lower back pain.
When should I start sleeping with a pregnancy pillow?
There’s no set time when you need to, or have to, start using a pregnancy pillow. To put it simply, you should start using one whenever you start finding it difficult to change positions during sleep. For most women, this is around week 20, when your belly starts to expand.
How do you use a wedge pillow when pregnant?