“Because they are firmer, they are better at providing head and neck support, helping you maintain healthy body alignment during sleep, preventing unnecessary movements, and taking pressure off of your joints.” Soft pillows aren’t totally out of the question, though. “Firm pillows are a great option for full-body support because they do a better job of supporting people during the night,” he says. To that end, while hugging a squishy soft pillow might sound the most appealing, Seth Davis, sleep consultant and founder of Sleepably, explains that firmer pillows are usually the way to go. No matter which shape you choose, the main purpose of a pregnancy pillow is to bring your head, neck, spine, and hips into a neutral position. However, some pregnant people find that slimmer rectangular body pillows and wedge-shaped pillows get the job done without taking up too much space in their bed. Most pillows that are marketed as pregnancy pillows are very large and deliver full-body support by way of U, C, or J shapes that help provide localized pressure relief to different parts of your body. Pregnancy pillows are designed to support your hips, legs, and back - the parts of your body that tend to hold the most stress - and Elrich says they are useful for “keeping your hips aligned, a key to keeping the low back stable and pain-free.” Early pregnancy doesn’t usually require any changes to your sleep style, but as the belly grows, adjustments may be necessary,” like sleeping on your side instead of your back.
Laura Erlich, fertility and obstetric specialist and founder of Mother Nurture Wellness, explains that “when it comes to pregnancy, sleep needs may change as the weeks tick by. But growing a human is often an uncomfortable experience, making restful sleep tricky. All pregnant people deserve quality rest, whether it is for several hours at night or a 20-minute catnap (or three) during the day.
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