I purchased this around the end of my 1st trimester and now I'm almost 8 months pregnant. Here's what I like and dislike about this pillow.
Pros: I love using this pillow during the day, for back support while I watch TV or work on my laptop. I can use it on the couch and it's super comfortable. I usually wrap the skinny side around my back and use the fatter side to rest my laptop on top. Of course, there are other products that do this (lap setups for working on the computer), but this seems like a really comfy option. I can see using this beyond pregnancy since I often like to work on the computer while on the couch. I can also see using this as a nursing pillow instead of buying a separate one-- it seems like it could provide similar support that other nursing pillows do-- I guess I'll find this out eventually! Or eventually, using it during bedtime stories during toddlerhood. The fact that this pillow can serve multiple purpose and that it's not just a uni-tasker is a plus for me. A lot of the pregnancy pillows are large, so I was hesitant to purchase one. I can say that this pillow is worth the purchase if you would consider using it for multiple purposes.
Cons: I had purchased this hoping to get more support while sleeping, as my sleep has been a little bit restless during pregnancy. I have tried the pillow in a variety of different configurations when sleeping, all to varying levels of success. It worked well for me during the 1st and 2nd trimesters, but my 3rd trimester has brought an increase in back pain, so now I feel like I could use some different support. I have tried the S shape shown in pictures, but found it was not comfortable for my legs to rest on, so now sometimes I just use the top (flatter) part to support my upper body. Recently, I tried using it as more of a side sleeper pillow and wedging myself in between both sides (so the pillow is horizontal instead of vertical)-- note that this is probably only possible for someone in a king bed, it would probably be a tight squeeze if you have a queen. This seemed to relieve my back pain a little, but I did take another soft pillow and place it in the middle portion to further wedge myself in. Now, I primarily use this pillow during the day while working from home or while searching the internet or watching TV.
Final thoughts:
Ultimately, I'm glad I purchased this pillow, especially because I enjoy using it beyond its original purpose. In all honesty, I don't think any pregnancy pillow will solve all of your sleep problems, as you'll probably be waking up pretty frequently to use the restroom and will be uncomfortable to some extent. I wish it helped alleviate my nightly back pain a little more, but I'm still glad to have it. I would definitely recommend this pillow, but know that you may need to use your existing pillows to help supplement your setup and figure out what sleep experience works best for you. According to my mom, pregnancy pillows are a new thing specific to our generation-- meaning that many women have gone through pregnancy without one. Will it cure all of your sleep issues? No. But will it provide a little dose of comfort and help you have a bit of extra support? Yes.
| Product Dimensions | 48 x 25 x 8 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 00058400130490 |
| Material Type | Polyester, Cotton |
| Care instructions | Machine Wash |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
