10 Things to Know Before Purchasing a Pregnancy Pillow

Yes indeed. There are various styles, shapes, sizes, and fillings to consider. Identify what is most important to you and then choose a pillow that addresses those needs. Feel free to see our recommended list of pregnancy pillows HERE

This couldn't be truer. In our research, we have found a correlation with cheaper pillows and bad reviews. That's not to say that you can't find a good pillow for a decent price but at the end of the day know what your buying by looking at the product specifications and if the company offers any warranties.

You are here so that's is a good start. Don't stop here though. We encourage you to look around. Amazon is a great resource, and by looking at reviews you can see which pillow does what and what people are enjoying.

A pregnancy pillow is one of those purchases that for some reason people don't pull the trigger on. It's like they'd rather suffer from the back pain and bad sleep than spend the $60 bucks. Do yourself a favor and just get it or tell your spouse to get you an early gift. Once you use it for a week you will wonder how you ever lived without it.

You will see full body pillows out there advertise for cheap. Be cautious, unless you like itchy fabric or a pillow that will go flat after a week.

If you're in your third trimester or even about to give birth a pregnancy pillow is still worth the purchase. For one, it can be used to support your newborn while he or she is laying. Second, all of the pillows mentioned above (except the wedge) can be used for nursing. Just prop the pillow around your waist and lay your baby on it while you breast or formula feed. Lastly, these pillows are great to prop against your headboard and have it support your back while you're watching TV.

Don't just purchase the first pillow that looks good. Take into consideration your spouse and bed size. If you have a twin bed that you and your spouse share and you purchase a 60-inch U shaped pillow, one of you is going to end up on the floor!

If you're 5 ft. 10 inches tall a 51-inch pregnancy pillow may not be enough. You may want to consider a 60-inch maternity pillow. As a rule of thumb, if you're 5 ft. 7 inches or under, any pregnancy body pillow between 46-55 inches will suit you well. If you are over 5 ft 7 inches choose 60 inches or more.

Even the best pregnancy pillow can't keep you sleeping through the night if you're drinking your double shot macchiato at 7:30 pm. I know it sounds silly but people purchase a maternity pillow and complain it's not working when everything else their doing is defeating the purpose. A good diet, exercise, managing stress, not drinking caffeine or alcohol, and not smoking are the first things that need to be addressed then a pregnancy body pillow can help you.

When purchasing a pillow it's good to buy from a trusted retailer like bed bath and beyond or Amazon. That way, if there are any problems they will return it no questions asks. The above recommendations will come from a trusted friend. Ask around your friends to see if they've ever used one and if they would recommend it!