While it's not quite the right shape to be used for sleeping, it nevertheless gives good support if you're relaxing while sitting up in bed or on the sofa reading or watching TV. Another vote for the bbhugme. I was apprehensive about buying it because it is expensive but I'm SO glad I did! It's like a giant sausage and I like the way you can alter the firmness of it by squeezing the ends together to make it firmer or releasing them to make it softer."(Recommended by Mumsnet user Colinthecaterpillar35) Our verdict Our rating: 4/5 Pros: It's super versatile, meaning it can be used as a long pillow but equally, it works well when moved into a U-shape for sitting up in bed, too. During pregnancy, it also can be used in different configurations to alleviate aches and pains, and made smaller or larger at the drop of a hat. Read our BellaMoon Full Moon Review here.

dreamgenii Pregnancy Support and Feeding Pillow - Grey Marl dreamgenii Pregnancy Support and Feeding Pillow - Grey Marl

Help you to sleep in the correct position – it's recommended that pregnant women in their third trimester sleep on their side to promote good blood flow and make sure all those vital nutrients reach the baby (it also decreases the risk of stillbirth) A bolster pillow is designed to be hugged – place your arms and legs around the pillow with the centre of the pillow supporting your middle. 3. Full body pregnancy pillowIs there enough room in your bed? How heavy is it? Can it be store easily when not in use? Does it make you feel restricted or claustrophobic? 3. Versatility As your baby grows alongside the fluid around your baby and amazing placenta - the weight of your uterus increases. This can put pressure on major blood vessels and can reduce blood flow to the baby. By comparison, C-shaped pregnancy pillows are better for plus-sized women and mums looking to use their pillow post-partum as a nursing prop. Think about what you want from a maternity pillow – how, and where, can it be used and would it function as a nursing pillow after pregnancy?

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Filling and material – what kind of filling did each pillow have? Could the pillow be moulded to your body? Was it soft enough? Customers are saying: It can even be used if you’re a front sleeper during pregnancy, which was a God-send for me. Equipped with this information, we created a longlist of 30 Mumsnet user and expert product recommendations to consider. After digging deeper, this list was then narrowed down further to a shortlist of 17 pillows to test. Pillow type: Whole body pillow | Suitable for infant support: Yes | Size: 166 x 17 x 17cm What we love Pillow type: Curved body pillow | Suitable for infant support: Yes | Size: 38 x 17 x 32cm What we love

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Asking questions like this will help you determine which kind of pillow is right for you. 4. Material and filling Is the fabric hypoallergenic or breathable? And what kind of filling does it have – hollowfibre? Micropearls?# Which pregnancy pillow is best?

DreamGenii White Cotton replacement cover - Tony Kealys DreamGenii White Cotton replacement cover - Tony Kealys

The pillow is firm enough to suit most comfort levels and features a breathable, cotton outer layer to help keep you nice and cool. The only issue we can find is its size - as one of the biggest pillows on our list, it may make you feel a little crowded, particularly if you share a bed with your other half. Whether the pillow was easy to clean – each product was washed and dried using the supplied washing instructions

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