How to go about choosing a pregnancy pillow
If you are pregnant, the back ache, hip pain and insomnia will have prompted you to wonder if you should buy a pregnancy pillow to relieve your distress. But which pregnancy pillow should you get? We explain what you should consider before you go out an buy one.
First decide on your. Pregnancy pillows (sometimes called body pillows or maternity pillows) cost from about $15 for a very basic pregnancy wedge pillow to well over $100 for the luxury back and belly pillows.
After you have decided what your budget is, ask around for recommendations from other mothers or your mid-wife. You can also get recommendations online from review sites, and from Amazon customer reviews.
Next decide how big a pillow you want. The size of your bed plays a party – don’t get a back n belly pillow if you have a standard double bed, unless your husband is prepared to sleep in the spare room. How tall or short you are will also play a part. Taller women do best with an elongated C-shaped pillow.
Check how firm or soft the pillow is before you buy and choose according to your personal preference.
Some pregnancy pillows double up as nursing pillows – check this before you buy – you could be saving yourself the expense of purchase a separate nursing pillow.
When you buy your pregnancy pillow, make sure you are able to buy a washable pillow case as well. The best maternity pillows come with custom pillow cases, but some of these pillow cases are not that smooth to touch, but you can easily make one using an old bed sheet and some velcro.
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