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Are U-Shaped Body Pillows for You?
Posted by: Michelle Clark on April 23, 2014 Under: Pregnancy Pillows |
Are you pregnant and finding it hard to get into a comfortable position in which to sleep at night? Or are you not pregnant but otherwise suffer from pain or strain while you sleep? If so, you may want to consider taking a u-shaped body pillow to bed with you.
What is a U-Shaped Body Pillow?
A u-shaped body pillow is a pillow that is the length of your entire body. You can mold it into various positions in an effort to get more comfortable while you settle down to sleep, and because it is so long, you can adjust it to the specific areas that need the most attention.
The u-shaped body pillow can be used to provide support and elevation to areas of your body that may be feeling more strained, stiff, or painful. This works to alleviate the pressure that may be causing this discomfort.
Often, a pregnant woman will require a u-shaped pillow to fall asleep. This is because she may be feeling more strain in her torso or back due to the added weight onto her body of her growing belly.
The pillow can be placed up against her back on the one side, while sliding it simultaneously underneath her stomach with the other. This can both support her back while gently elevating her tummy to help her take the stress off of her middle for a better night’s sleep.
Naomi Home Cozy Body Pillow
The Naomi Home Cozy Body Pillow can be used either as a pregnancy pillow or as a nursing pillow. If used as a nursing pillow, it works to support the baby and keep him or her elevated while also providing lumbar support for Mom’s back as she sits upright.
As a pregnancy pillow, the Naomi Home Cozy Body Pillow supports Mom’s back and belly with its inner curve, and it also has a gusseted neck and shoulder area to prevent discomfort caused by rough edges. This pillow will run you about $70, and it has a large, square-shaped head rest and a wedged belly support.
Always appreciable, this pillow comes with a removable, zippered cover that can be easily washed by tossing it into your machine. The pillow too is machine-washable, and it is made of 100 percent cotton and is of a 300-thread-count.
Customers who have purchased the Naomi Home Cozy Body Pillow have been thrilled with it, both pregnant and non-pregnant. Non-pregnant ladies enjoy it for cuddling purposes, while pregnant ladies have stated that they had their best sleep in years with this pillow.
Both have said that the contours of the pillow fit perfectly with the shapes of their bodies, and that the cover is easily removable when the time comes to clean it.
Keep in mind, though, that this pillow takes up a significant portion of the bed, a fact your partner may want to be aware of before you buy.
Today’s Mom Cozy Comfort Pregnancy Pillow
This body pillow comes with what is referred to as a Shoulder Comfort System, which is similar to the gusseted edges of the above mentioned pillow in that it is designed to provide Mom with softer edging that contours better to her shoulder.
This pillow comes with both a removable cover and an extra COOLMAX cover. The COOLMAX cover is designed to whisk away moisture and spread it throughout the fabric so as to enhance the rate of evaporation.
The pillow is 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester, and it is comes with a 200-thread-count. The pillow, once separated from the covers, can also be thrown in the wash.
This pregnancy pillow can also be used both during and after pregnancy. While pregnant, the pillow can help Mommy sleep by providing her an extra layer of support.
After Mommy gives birth, the pillow can support the baby whenever it is time for him or her to nurse.
Leachco Back N’ Belly Contoured Body Pillow
This pillow is made of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton. It is advertised as being able to help with all kinds of maladies, from sciatica and heartburn to carpal tunnel syndrome and nasal congestion. It provides firm support while supporting the back and belly.
It also elevates the head (which helps with the acid reflux). It is shipped with the pillowcase already on the pillow, but the case can be removed for easier washing. This pillow will set you back about $65.
This body pillow comes with two “legs” that allow you to sleep either on your back or on either of your sides. You can also choose to tuck the end of the pillow in between your knees to ease any stress in your lower back or to relieve the pain associated with sciatica.
You can also reverse the ends of the pillow for what they refer to as “double decker head support.” The pillow also elevates and aligns your hips to work them into a more natural position, thereby relieving any stress on your joints.
Customers who have used the pillow have warned that it will take up a good deal of space in a queen-sized bed, so you may want to sleep separately from your partner while pregnant. Others have said that they suffered with hip pain for weeks before purchasing this pillow, only to discover that within no time at all, the pain had entirely dissipated.
Some folks have said that this pillow was too big for them, while others enjoyed being completely engulfed in it.
Some women have said that they tried a myriad of different positions before finding the one that fit them just perfectly, including building the pillow into a kind of nest with them lying in the center.
If you find that the headrest portion of the pillow gives you too much elevation, you can take another customer’s advice and invert the pillow, placing your regular pillow at the top where the legs would meet.
Conclusion
Don’t feel as if you are only wasting your money in purchasing a u-shaped pillow for your pregnancy. After you give birth, you can turn the pillow into a TV room pillow, using it to prop you up as you sit on the couch as added back support. If you are someone who suffers from occasional back pain, you may just find the u-shaped pillow to be a convenient long-term investment.
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Post time 10-6-2014 03:42 PM
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