The Best Sleeping Positions for Expecting Mothers

Almost every birth mom on the block had a rough time sleeping during pregnancy. With all the changes that took place within their bodies, and with an added issue of size (especially in the second and third trimesters), it's not hard to see why, either. Growing babies simply make it hard to get comfortable. Let alone comfortable enough to actually sleep. Then there's the added issue of frequent restroom visits, a baby that's on its own schedule, and more.

When possible, however, it's best for these moms-to-be to get as much rest as possible. It's a step that allows their bodies to prep for their upcoming arrival, as well as one that increases their level of health.

To get as much sleep as possible – no matter what trimester you're in, remember to look toward these sleeping positions.

Anything That Involves an Oversized Pillow

A cozy cushion can help offset your weight, while still placing cushion where it's needed most. Right under the belly. Expecting moms can also gain comfort by reducing tension from the back, neck, or legs. Really, the bigger the pillow and easier it is to adapt to the body's current position, the better. 

On Your Side

This way your belly still gets a resting surface (the bed), which helps alleviate some of your stomach's weight. Sleeping on your side also gives you two options, with plenty more variations. While reducing tension on the lower back. Place pillows along the back or between the legs for additional support.

On Your Stomach

This might sound unheard of, but there are actual contraptions that allow pregnant ladies to lie on their stomachs. Generally by offering a well-placed hole. However, you can also stack pillows or remove a couch cushion to get the same results. This might not be great in the long-term, but can provide much-needed relief during naps or resting time. 

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Products to ease your pregnancy growing pains

Growing another person is no easy business. It’s nine full months of eating, prepping, and planning for a brand new human to come into the world. And oftentimes that means being uncomfortable – no matter how comfortable you try and become. With the excess weight (especially when it’s unbalanced), boating, constant sickness, and any other discomfort of being pregnant, it’s simply hard to ease the body into the resting state that you so hard want to achieve. 

Whether you’re experiencing actual pains or just frustrations, there are plenty of products designed just for you. And available just in time for Mother’s Day! (Or rather, Mother-to-be Day.)

Pillows, such as the Flip Pillow and L Pillow offer great relief. Adjust and turn as needed in order to rotate support and place cushioning right where you need it most. While the Back Wedge will help ease spinal pressure – perfect for reading in bed or relaxing and watching TV. 

When sitting, the Kabooti Cushion will displace weight, and ease pain off of the tailbone, which can become more severe with pregnancy. 

And, for extreme cases – which is to say toward the end of your pregnancy – enlist the help of the BackMax Plus. A full body pain relief solution. Rearrange in order to reduce pressure, add comfort, or simply give the back a break. It also comes in a smaller version, the MiniMax, for a more portable or affordable version. 

Finally, to-be moms can gain leg and back relief with the Leg Pillow and the Double Back. Each of which is placed between the legs to provide alignment. While sleeping, or just when resting throughout the day. 

Being pregnant can be rough, especially when trying to sleep. Treat yourself this Mother’s Day (or any day) and get some much needed help from our Contour faves. 

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Increase Pregnancy Comfort with the Flip Pillow

For mothers to be, sleeping through the night can be difficult – to say the least. Or, if not actual sleep, it’s hard to stay comfortable through weight gain, bladder pressure, and inability to sleep on your stomach. But no matter the cause behind it, it’s likely comfort – on some level – has managed to escape you in your growing form. Whether in the beginning stages of pregnancy or reaching toward the home stretch, this is a common factor that affects all trimesters.

However, there are also plenty of ways to reduce that growing pressure – such as the Flip Pillow. Coming in varied heights, this plush model allows ladies to rest on an incline, which reduces weight and settling that can come from lying flat. The incline also reduces uncomfortable side effects such as acid reflux or pressure points.

The Flip Pillow is also great for resting on the couch, reading or watching TV, and reducing back pain. Gaining disproportional weight in such a short amount of time has left countless expecting mothers with mid and lower back pains. This becomes even more complicated when favorite or preferred pain medications aren’t deemed safe for the baby. By sleeping or sitting with the Flip Pillow, however, back pains can be naturally reduced, and in a way that’s safe for both baby and mom.

Additional Flip Pillow Perks

• Use it to prop or elevate legs to gain some much needed relief.
• Adds comfort when on bed rest or after baby arrives.
• Can be adjusted for steep or gradual inclines, depending on preference.
• Offers plush support when sitting.

For women in all trimesters, using the Flip Pillow can offer a great deal of comfort. Even once baby arrives it can be used to prop, lean, and sleep on virtually any surface. Talk to your doctor about your sleeping surface options and get started on gaining serious comfort – pregnancy and all – today.

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