Pregnancy is a terrific, but rather difficult period in the life of every woman. Surely, each of the mothers will now remember back pain, sleepless nights, and many other “delights” of an interesting position. However, modern accessories can greatly facilitate the life of a future mother, making the expectation of a baby comfortable. These are mattresses with a special deepening for the abdomen, so you can allow yourself to roll over the way you want. And if you don’t have one, a pregnant pillow will help. Reviews (which is better, we’ll understand today) are very important for a woman so that she can make the right choice, so today we’ll talk about them in more detail.
What is it for?
This question was surely asked to herself by every woman who managed with an ordinary pillow. “Why do we need some special?” - many will snort. “Waste of money.” And only those who already have it understand how comfortable a pillow is for pregnant women. Reviews (which is better, we have to find out), of course, are contradictory, but this one is not strange, we are all different, each has their own ideas about comfort, which is why manufacturers are launching a rather large line of products on the market. They differ in size, material, filler, and shape. We will tell you the pros and cons of the most popular of them so that you can make your choice. By the way, you should not delay until the last trimester, you will surely be very pleased to sleep on it at an early date, as well as actively use it after the birth of the baby.
Relevance in terms of modern medicine
Of course, it is quite possible to do without it, this is clearly demonstrated by the fact that our mothers and grandmothers calmly carried and fed their children without any special devices. However, if you follow this logic, you can not use the washing machine and go wash clothes on the river. Doctors emphasize that during pregnancy, the load on the female body increases significantly, it experiences serious unusual loads on all organs and systems. That is why it is extremely important that the expectant mother’s dream be full and strong, restore the strength lost during the day and give a good mood. It is in order to achieve this, and you need a pillow for pregnant women. The reviews (which is better, we are now figuring out) will allow you to understand the impressions of women from a particular model, so that it is easier for you to understand what you need. Each pregnancy proceeds differently, for some the tummy is small, so that you can do without special devices. Others in the evening begin to build a real cocoon from a huge number of pillows, and then they still suffer, shifting them from place to place. Let's talk about the options on the market.
The largest, U-shaped pillow
This is also the most popular form, it is the most popular and convenient, but, unfortunately, the most cumbersome. It consists of an arch and two supporting elements. That is, it will embrace you, and you can roll over as often as you want. It will provide support for the tummy, legs can be folded onto it, that is, a dream, not a pillow. It is very pleasant to hug her, but the best thing is that the first time you will understand how much the load on the spine is reduced.
It would seem that here it is, an ideal pillow for pregnant women. Reviews, which is better, however, are not in a hurry to determine, saying that it requires too much space. This is an option for a large bed, and if you like to sleep, hugging your husband, then with this pillow you will not succeed. Depending on the anatomical features of a woman, you can choose different sizes. If you are above 160 cm, then choose 340 * 35 cm, and for miniature girls the option 280 * 35 cm is better. Most expectant mothers are happy to use this option, but there are also negative reviews. Those to whom she did not fit say that they could not adapt. The pillow turned out to be too dense, and an ordinary blanket or a few small ones became a more convenient alternative. The cost of such a pillow starts at about 3,000 rubles and ends at 5,000 (this usually applies to maxi models).
Opinion of pregnant women
Since this form is the most popular, there are much more reviews about it than about any other. Therefore, we will give them a separate place. The first thing that future mothers emphasize is that she takes up a lot of space. A double bed with a width of 140 cm will immediately be cramped for the two of you, and the husband will have to seek refuge on the couch. However, these pillows are incredibly comfortable. Those who have already tested the accessory in practice, are advised to carefully choose, touch and watch them live in the store. You need to choose a soft pillow that is pleasant to the body. The material of the cover is also not the last thing, there are oak, which is unpleasant to touch, but there are delicate ones. However, be prepared for the fact that she may not be suitable for you, and the other mother, whom as a result give her as unnecessary, will be delighted with her. But basically the reviews for the U-shaped pillow for pregnant women are very good, they are used long after the pregnancy has ended.
A variation of this form is the "eight". It is very similar to its predecessor, but the rings are very convenient for resting on your stomach. Judging by the reviews, it is very well suited to put and put a child in it. And in order not to lose money, take the transformer. It consists of several elements and takes any form.
The second option is “bagel”
This is another great pillow for pregnant and lactating women. Yes, yes, do not think that with the birth of the baby you will not need it. It is extremely convenient in order to optimize the feeding of your baby, and then to teach him to sit. And how often difficulties arise in order to put a mobile baby on the sofa, because he strives to roll onto the floor. And with this accessory, this problem is solved once and for all. But for now, it’s important for us to know which pillow for pregnant women to choose. The form (we will give feedback about each of them) is a very important criterion, since you will have to live with this thing for a rather long time, and many continue to use it after the baby grows up.
So, a compact bagel. It performs all the necessary functions, supports the head and back in a comfortable position, allows you to take a comfortable posture and sleep well. On the one hand, it almost completely covers the body, and on the other, it takes up much less space compared to the previous form. Standard sizes are 340 * 35 or 300 * 35. The pillow is suitable for both tall and miniature women. Judging by the reviews, with this option it will be convenient on a standard bed or on a sofa.
G-shaped pillow
The next pillow for pregnant women. Which form is more convenient, you choose, we only provide information. This is a hybrid of the two previous forms, which is very fond of future mothers. Unlike the letter U, it is not so bulky, you can put it under your head, grab it with your feet, use it to support your back and head while reading a book and watching TV. The size of such a pillow is 300 by 35 cm or 350 by 35 cm. The cost of such models is from 3800 to 4200 rubles. However, not everyone found this form convenient. There are reviews that say that the appendage G is a hindrance; without it, the model would have won. As they say, for an amateur.
Letter C
They will help determine the decision when choosing a pillow for pregnant women, reviews. Which is better (the price, undoubtedly, determines the quality), the opinions of other women will help to understand. So, the next pillow is one of the most compact models, you can take it with you if you plan a long trip. You can choose the size of 170 * 30 or 190 * 30 cm. Judging by the reviews of future mothers, she can travel with you around the house. It can be placed under the back, under the stomach and can comfortably fit on it during sleep. The cost starts from 3200 rubles. and depends on the filler and material of the pillowcase.
The shape of the letter I, or "sausage"
The most compact, does not take up much space and can fit on any bed. However, it did not receive much popularity. First of all, because it additionally requires a pillow under the head, which is completely inconvenient. However, you can put a heavy tummy or legs on it, so that as an additional accessory can be used. However, speaking about what form the pillow for pregnant women is the most comfortable, it should be noted that this variety is not among the first. Judging by the reviews, the leading forms are U, G, C.
Pillow with the letter "G"
This is the last maternity pillow on our list today. Which form is better? Reviews suggest that there are so many people, so many opinions, so you will need to get to the store and carefully choose a little thought for yourself. This model is a modification of the previous form, from which it differs by the presence of a head roller. This form will give you normal sleep and comfort, besides it does not take up much space on the bed. The total length is 230 cm, which is quite enough even for a tall woman. The cost of such pillows starts at 2700 rubles.
Pillow fillers
It is extremely rare in cheap models that foam rubber can be used, but it loses much to modern materials, so we will not consider it. After all, we need a quality pillow for pregnant women. Which filler is better? Reviews often mention that polystyrene balls creak and rustle, so holofiber becomes the choice. However, it should be noted that this is true only for cheap models where the balls are large. More expensive pillows are filled with soft and very small balls, which are pleasant to feel through the pillowcase. But there will still be a slight rustling, so if you sleep very lightly, then this is not your option.
Compare the most popular fillers
So hollofiber. He is also familiar to us as a filler of winter clothes, light and warm. However, it very quickly loses its shape and bends under the weight of the body. It is very good that this filler does not absorb moisture and odors, it is not only soft, but also springy. In this case, the pillow can be washed directly with the filler. Such a product does not produce excess noise, and also has an affordable cost.
Styrofoam balls allow the product to keep its shape for a long time, not to bend under the weight of the body, which is important during feeding. The pillow will not absorb odor and moisture, it remains quite soft and dense. However, you can only wash the pillowcase, and at the price of such models are much more expensive.
As you can see, it is not so easy to choose pillows for pregnant women. Which filler is better can be suggested by a consultant in the department where you will buy it. In addition to the listed filler is a synthetic winterizer, it is very cheap, but the pillow will quickly lose its shape. Comfort and artificial swan fluff are two of the most modern fillers, they are light and soft, hold their shape perfectly, are hypoallergenic.
All of the above fillers are synthetic. Ticks do not start in them, they do not fall off and do not roll. In addition, there are more expensive models with natural swan fluff, feather, sheepskin, natural silk, grass and rice, cotton wool and bamboo. However, they require special care, and the cost of such products is very high.