I'm finding it increasingly difficult to sleep comfortably now that my bump is growing. I'm thinking of getting a body pillow. How do you properly use a body pillow during pregnancy to get the best support and sleep? Any tips would be great.
Just lie down on your left side and slide the long pillow under your tummy for support. Keep one end between your legs to align your hips. It will help you sleep much better, try it tonight dear.
I'm no expert but I just used to put the long side under my knees and tuck a small regular pillow under my tummy. It worked well for my back pain. See what makes you feel comfortable!
Ho na, sleep is so difficult in second trimester. I used to tuck the long side between my knees and hug the top part. It gives huge relief to the lower back, tried it myself.
I used mine constantly during my late pregnancy to support my heavy belly while side sleeping. Don't throw it away after delivery, it's super useful to prop the baby up during feeding sessions later on.
My MIL was shocked seeing that huge C-shaped pillow in our room, she said normal pillows are enough! But honestly, placing it between my knees and hugging it was the only way I could get any rest.
After our long IVF journey, I was terrified of sleeping wrong and hurting the baby. Using a U-shaped pillow kept me securely on my left side and stopped me from rolling onto my back. It gave me such peace of mind.
That giant pillow basically kicked my husband out of the bed, no space left for him! But it's a lifesaver, just wrap your legs around it like a tree trunk and sleep like a baby.
