Pregnancy Pillows Guide: Types, Uses and Benefit

1. Limited Time Sale: Save 20% Sitewide 7 7 DAYS DAYS 0 0 HOURS HOURS 24 24 MINS MINS 12 12 SECS SECS ENG USD 0 $0.00 Search Blog Pregnancy Pillows Guide: Types, Uses and Benefits Pregnancy Pillows Guide: Types, Uses and Benefits Posted By: Eli&Elm An adequate amount of sleep is very important for a healthy body & sound mind, and when it comes to pregnancy, sleep is often elusive. Due to certain hormonal changes, the pregnant woman's body grows and changes very constantly. Sleep disturbances like several trips to the bathroom and restless discomfortable nights makes it more challenging. In this scenario, the maternity pillow- often termed as Pregnancy Pillow helps a lot to the needs of a mother-to-be.   Pregnancy pillow is a cushion or pillow that is designed with the requisition of pregnant persons to help them by providing a comfortable sleep and their growing bump so they can rest comfortably as long as possible every night. Due to the individual requirements, it is available in all different shapes, sizes, fabrics, fillings, and prices.   Types of Pregnancy Pillows: The word “comfort” varies with each individual's body requirement, and in the same way, one pillow cannot give the same comfort to different body types. Apart from the comfortability, there are plenty of different pregnancy pillows to choose from and many factors to help people decide which one might be the best fit for them. On the popularity and demands, there are several types of pregnancy pillows, few of them are as follows:   Wedge Pillow: Due to their multi-functionality, these wedge pillows are most popular among the other maternity pillows. The wedge pillow can be used during pregnancy and after giving birth. After

2. delivery, many mothers like to watch televisions, elevate their back or rest their legs and do other activities using the wedge pillow. Because it is in the shape of wedge cheese and can come in both round and triangular shape, mothers put the wedge under their bump for more comfort. Also, according to some sources, “It is considered the cheapest pregnancy pillow among other pregnancy pillows for back pain”.   C-Shaped or U-Shaped Pillow: C-Shaped or U-Shaped pillows provide complete body comfort during pregnancy, it curves around the body and supports on both the sides. It cradles the body by providing support under the stomach, between the legs, and both neck & back as well. It is most preferred by the pregnant person who enters the third trimester of their pregnancy.   Full length or Side-sleeper Pillow: Full length pillow is the standard pillow in full body length. It provides full comfort while sleeping by side during pregnancy. While sleeping, it supports the stomach and helps the back to stay aligned when you put pillows between your legs.   It is considered a side sleeping pillow at good length during pregnancy, and can give more comfort, if a good amount of fillings and soft fabric is used.   Bean Pillow: The Bean Pillow is a compact pillow used for support at specific body spots during pregnancy. The Pregnant person can use this pillow to get support at specific body spots likewise for back support, it can be placed on the office chair, and on car seats too. It can also be placed between knees for extra comfort while sleeping at night. Such pillows are usually cheaper, light-weight and travel-friendly than the other solutions available in the market.   Inflatable Pregnancy Pillow: Inflatable pregnancy pillows are the pillows with specific body comforts. It is popular not for their full length, but they have the functionality to let the pregnant women lay on their stomach without putting pressure on their stomach.   The inflatable pillow is designed with a hole in the pillow that helps the pregnant women sleep on their stomach without putting pressure on their unborn child. Also, this pillow is inflatable, so it can be filled with air according to the individual body

3. requirements and that makes it more comfortable to carry and store.   Benefits of Pregnancy Pillows: The Pregnancy Pillows have many advantages for a pregnant woman by supporting their body which is changing gradually day-by-day. Some of the benefits of Pregnancy pillows are as follows:   Encourages Better Sleep: During the pregnancy, the person has to face sleep interruptions & tiredness due to several trips to the bathroom throughout the night, and this lets them toss and turn in the night to find out the comfortable sleeping position. But, with the right pregnancy pillow, this wouldn’t be an issue. The body pillow provides an additional support & comfort and helps to let her fall asleep in no time.   Such types of pillows also help in keeping the body aligned in the comfortable position while sleeping so that the body would not be aching the next day. Eli & Elm pregnancy pillow is considered the best for its adequate quality & comfort.   Relieves Discomfort: During the pregnancy, the body of the person goes through some very noticeable changes that includes weight gain too. On average, a woman feels a weight of two stones on her stomach throughout the pregnancy. Such extra weight on her stomach gives her discomfort while sleeping, and every time she switches her sleeping position, she wakes up. A maternity pillow helps her in this situation by providing support to her back, knees, neck, hips, and pelvic area.   Improves Blood Circulation: During pregnancy, blood circulation in the right way is much required for both the growth of an unborn child and the mother. The blood circulation is improved with the help of these pregnancy pillows as it supports the body areas like hips, and lower back to circulate the blood in knees, ankles, and Pelvic area.   Allows Ample Elevation: In order to prevent oedema caused by water retention, these pregnancy pillows can be used under the feet for elevation while sleeping or sitting. Oedema is a build-up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen at any particular part of the body. Also, if the person has acid reflux (A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining), these pillows can be used to prop up the torso to get an immediate

4. relief.   Limits Snoring Problem: Snoring can disrupt the partner’s sleep and also can make trouble to the person himself by waking him up, though he may not notice it.   A pregnancy pillow provides complete comfort and minimizes or eliminates such snoring problems. Buy Best Pillows from Eli & Elm   How to Use Pregnancy Pillows: Pregnancy pillows have various advantages and these all can be achieved by choosing the right pillow according to your body requirements.   For Side-sleepers, C-Shaped/ U-Shaped Pregnancy pillows are the best ones. Place the pillow on your bed and sleep in a relaxing posture that gives you extra comfort.   And for the rest of the other pillows, Place the pillow in a position that gives you a right body alignment for a comfortable sleep. Related Posts Beat the Bedroom Chill Without Sweating the Costs November 16, 2020 Phase Change Material August 16, 2019 Got a new mattress? You’ll want to protect it August 17, 2020 Lying awake in bed? Here’s how you can get to sleep August 17, 2020 The Different Types of Bed Sheet Fabrics January 24, 2019

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