Side sleeping has health benefits even if you’re not pregnant, as well. Sleeping on your side is associated with healthier breathing during sleep and is a common corrective measure for sleep apnea. Sleeping on the left side may also improve heartburn and acid reflux, and it can improve gut health by using gravity to aid natural digestion.
You use a pregnancy pillow much like you would use any other supportive pillow. Position the pillow to support the areas you experience the most pain.
This C-shaped pillow is good to place underneath your baby bump. They tend to be the next best option in pregnancy for those who don't want their pillow taking up as much space as other shaped models, which are too large to handle.
With a C-shaped pillow, it may help to place your head on the portion at the bend of the C, wrap your arms around the middle, and place the other bend between your knees.
You use a pregnancy pillow much like you would use any other supportive pillow. Position the pillow to support the areas you experience the most pain.
This Crescent shaped pillow is good to place underneath your baby bump. They tend to be the next best option in pregnancy for those who don't want their pillow taking up as much space as other shaped models, which are too large to handle.