Pregnancy Body PillowIf you are having trouble getting sleep while pregnant, a pregnancy body pillow may be just what you need. All of the sudden, after sleeping on your stomach your whole life, you have no choice but to sleep on your side. An important to remember about your sleeping position during pregnancy is that you should avoid sleeping on your back and stomach. Sleeping on your back actually can be dangerous, because it puts too much pressure on important organs and major blood vessels. Also, insomnia during pregnancy can be caused by the extra weight pulling on your body caused by the growing baby, back pain often becomes an issue during pregnancy. Sleeping on your side can make this pain feel worse. You may even find yourself waking up during the night on your back, despite the recommendation to sleep on your side. A body pillow may also help you to stay on your side, since you are “hugging” it. If you find that sleeping on your side is very uncomfortable, it may be a good idea to try using a body pillow or wedge. They come in various shapes and sizes, and are well worth the money if you get better sleep at night.
Other Options There are also smaller, and oftentimes, cheaper alternatives like the wedge. The wedge is used simply to add support underneath your belly as you sleep on your side. The downside to this is that you do not get the benefit of “hugging” it to help you stay on your side. Also, after pregnancy, there is not much use for it. Another alternative is to try using extra pillows as support. You can put one or more between your legs as you sleep on your side, and this may help the problem. Remember that many pregnant women go through the same problems with sleep during pregnancy. You are not alone! Try different things to ease the discomfort and remember that it will not last forever. You should also practice good nutrition during pregnancy by trying to eliminate or limit caffeine, fatty foods, and large meals. Also, excess liquids and stress right before bedtime are not good. All of these may also contribute to insomnia during pregnancy!
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