{"id":205,"date":"2017-02-24T04:54:09","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T04:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mudpielullaby.com\/?p=205"},"modified":"2017-10-25T15:29:05","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T15:29:05","slug":"best-pregnancy-body-pillow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mudpielullaby.com\/best-pregnancy-body-pillow\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Pregnancy Body Pillow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Were you complaining about waking up with an aching back and sore hips, and a friend piped up to say \u201chey! You need a Snoogle body pillow<\/a>\u201d?   If you\u2019re like me, the thought of a body pillow never occurred to you until now. <\/em><\/p>\n

I went 24 years without ever using one, and the idea of a large body pillow being added to our little queen size bed sounded less than appealing.<\/p>\n

But when I was expecting twins nearly four years ago, I couldn’t hardly sleep from the pain and weight of my 5 month tummy that was already measuring at 7 months.<\/h4>\n
\"\"
forgive the 4 year old photo quality and that morning-sickness-is-still-hanging-around twin pregnancy tired face. \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My husband did his research and found what he believed to be th<\/em>e best body pillow for pregnancy<\/strong><\/em>, and got it as a Christmas present for me.<\/p>\n

I was so confused when I opened that heavy box and found a compressed bag of something inside. But as I opened it it just kept on decompressing until it was a massive, U shaped pillow that I hung around my neck and laughed about.<\/p>\n

I was genuinely thrilled. 5 months in and the twins were already wreaking havoc on my sleep and comfort.<\/p>\n

Of course, he felt guilty for buying a “boring” present, but that’s just because he’s a man and can’t actually understand the thrill of being pregnant and being gifted a super pillow.<\/p>\n

He had gotten me the  Comfort U Maternity Pillow<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em> It did, honestly, take up a lot of room in our bed, and my massive 60 lb gain over the next 4 months didn\u2019t help with the crowding factor, but there was nothing gonna separate me from that pillow.<\/p>\n

It held up very well, and with my next pregnancy, 2.5 years later, I pulled it out for the third trimester with our next pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Now it lives in our camper and is invaluable on the less than cushy travel mattress that we use on camping trips. It\u2019s a good friend, and I trust I\u2019ll have it around for many more years, and maybe even another pregnancy or two!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Top-Rated Pillows For Maternity Use (2017 Product Roundup) <\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

We picked out the best of the best for you to look over here, with a rundown of what reviewers have been saying on multiple shopping platforms. The good, the bad, and the ulgy are lined out here for each of these selections, but they are all mostly good.<\/p>\n

You want a goood pillow? Any of these will serve you well!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Leachco Snoogle Pillow With Washable Zippable Cover<\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

If you want a smaller body pillow, the C shape of the LeachCo Snoogle is a little less overwhelming than the larger U shaped, or fully contoured maternity pillows. <\/p>\n

The soft cover makes it have ultimate snuggle power, while it is shaped ideally to be a good pillow shape for your head while providing back support and wrapping around to go between your legs for hip lift and support.<\/p>\n

image from leechco.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

While some have found that it doesn\u2019t hold up to long-term use, most have not had that problem, and pregnancy isn\u2019t exactly long term, so I don\u2019t find that to be a major drawback for a maternity body pillow.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re even a little claustrophobic, or toss and turn a lot in your sleep, this might not be\"\"the best option for your sleeping style, as once you get adjusted and comfortable you are firmly supported in one position. \"\"<\/p>\n

To change sides requires a little bit of effort, so this is ideal for someone who sleeps in one position for most the night, or for someone who is supposed to stay in one spot. <\/p>\n

If you’re having trouble maintaining a healthy position and have complications that include circulation or blood pressure issues, the Snoogle can help you comfortable sleep in that one desired position. <\/p>\n

Since it\u2019s best to sleep on your left side throughout your pregnancy to optimize blood flow to the placenta, this pillow might be motivation to accomplish that for anyone who is struggling to stay in that optimal position, even if they don’t have extra complications. <\/p>\n

Pros:<\/p>\n