Pregnancy pillows - seriously?

[LouiseD29]

A 27 weeks and starting to get really uncomfortable in bed with ongoing back pain. Have heard from a few people that 'swear by' pregnancy pillows, but I can't shake the feeling that it would be a pointless extravagance to get one when I would only need it for a few months, and can't believe they really better than just wedging myself in with normal pillows.

Any devotees care to convince me otherwise?

You can get a cheap curved pillow like a pregnancy one but much cheaper at Ikea

I treated myself to a v shaped beanbag style one. It was the comfiest thing I've ever slept with and I used it to sit up with when doing night feeds.

I'm 34 weeks and if I'm struggling I use a normal pillow or put the blanket between my legs and that works for me :)

I bought a v-shaped pillow from (I think) John Lewis when I was pg with DS, who turns 8 in the summer.

I found it good for getting comfy when sleeping (wedged between my knees), used it loads when breastfeeding DS and second DC, also used it when aforementioned babies were learning to sit up and it made a soft landing.

Now use it for sitting up in bed reading, it was a good buy!

I spent £40 on one, it's too thin and soft and I use pillows and a cushion from my sofa. Anyone want to buy a slightly used pregnancy pillow?! Lol

This is a zombie thread that was resurrected by someone advertising pregnancy pillows!

This was in the topics section, I'm not actually advertising the pillow for sale - it was a joke, after saying how much of a waste it was!

Not you Purple, omohfaith's post was deleted, and came a year after the thread was started. I presume it was an advert.

Personally I hated mien too. Used it a couple of times with DD1 and just used normal pillows for 2 and 3.

I was going to get one in second trimester, as started being uncomfortable, put it off due to not wanting to spend money and just used an extra regular pillow.

Am now 34 weeks and for some reason my body has adjusted and I'm not uncomfortable and I am sleeping well once again. So at this stage I would say it was unnecessary for me personally.

I've got one but I'm sure normal pillows will do the same job! x

Hello, i was having agonising back and hip pain so bought one from argos, half price at the mo, like a really long pillow, and its worked a miracle. Really really worth it. Was 11 pounds on sale i think. Would defo recommend!

Hello, i was having agonising back and hip pain so bought one from argos, half price at the mo, like a really long pillow, and its worked a miracle. Really really worth it. Was 11 pounds on sale i think. Would defo recommend!

I use a single duvet folded in half length ways.... Does the same!

Normal pillows are the same, if not better.

My dream genii YOKE actually makes my hips feel worse from what i can tell. have put it back in the bag and now use regular pillows.

dont waste the money..

Hi

I got one from my sister and I absolutely love it! It is super comfortable you can hug it or use it to support your back. It is absolutely worth the money and also it will be helpful for breastfeeding.

I found regular pillows bit tricky to use as I toss and turn and they were always ending up on the floor.

To save some money you can try to buy a used one - they have removable and washable cover.

I loved mine during pregnancy, I think it's the only reason I slept in the last two months. I now use it for feeding in bed, and also as an extra squishy long pillow whenever I need it

What penguins said.

This thread is a year old!

I bought a V shaped pillow, and my son is 4 and I can not sleep without it know. Best think I bought xx

I bought the Today's Mom Cozy Comfort Pregnancy Pillow from www.thepregnancypillows.com when I was first pregnant and it is has been my favorite until now. And I am also too quick to refer it to my friends.

Hated it! Made me feel stuck and unable to move. Normal pillows were much better for me.

I have a wedge pillow (like a cheese wedge shape) £10 mothercare.

Love my Dream Genii pillow, it was my first proper pregnancy buy at around 13 weeks when I didn't really need it. Definitely keeps me comfortable at night, and hopefully it will be useful for breastfeeding too.

I bought a pregnancy pillow as I had lots of aches. It wasn't great. Then I bought a huge kingside pillow from John Lewis and it was brilliant (in fact bought two). I still love them and use them everyday post baby. Would highly recommend if you have particular hip or back pain.

I own a 2 year old and a 7 month old and I still use my Dream Genii at night; they're fabulously comfy.