Dreamgenii Pregnancy Support and Feeding Pillow Cover, Floral Cotton Grey/White

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The overall design – which pillow would you be proud to have in your home? Was there a good colour and fabric selection? Pillow type: V shaped whole body pillow | Suitable for infant support: Yes | Size: 19 x 19 x 143cm What we love We love the simplicity of this pregnancy pillow and the super soft jersey of the cover, but really it's the breathable '3D spacer mesh' which sets the Purflo Breathe Pregnancy Pillow apart. The breathable part moulds around your bump to help you avoid overheating at night, and also comes in handy if you choose to use the pillow as a nursing aide as your newborn will undoubtedly fall asleep on it when feeding.

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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. Pillow type: V-shaped pillow | Suitable for infant support: Not specified | Size: Not specified What we love 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. Size matters, so you don't want to invest in a pillow that's either too big or too small for your needs.

Why use a pregnancy pillow?

The BellaMoon Full Moon Pregnancy and Nursing Bundle is a maternity, breastfeeding and infant support pillow that can be used right up until your baby is 18 months old. Best for? Full body foam pillow to support you from the start of your pregnancy right through to post-partum. I used this to get comfortable in the early days of breastfeeding because it wasn't too clumpy and was much more breathable than others I tried. SnuzCurve here! It's relatively new out and I already had a different one, but was desperate as I had awful sciatica and SI joint pain. It really helped."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Weathergirl1) Our verdict Our rating: 4/5 Before joining the content team at Mumsnet, Jenny worked as a journalist for newspapers, radio, TV and b2b trades magazines for over a decade. She is also a bestselling sci-fi author (writing as J M Briscoe) and parenting blogger.

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Pillow type: Whole body U-shape pillow | Suitable for infant support: Not specified | Size: 150 x 33cm What we love The Mamas & Papas Pregnancy and Nursing Pillow is a comfy and simple V-shaped, full-body pillow – but (good news!) it's a whole lot narrower than most. 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. If you'd like a bit of extra support for your growing bump but just can't get comfortable with a conventional pregnancy pillow (if there is such a thing!) then the Babymoov Dream Belt might be the best pregnancy pillow option for you. Like with the best pregnancy support belt, it works by wrapping around your body to support your bump and features memory foam padding so you essentially bring your pillow with you as you move around in bed (and out of it!).Its thin shape means that it feels neither claustrophobic nor restrictive, which tends to be the case for some of the bigger maternity pillows - there’s enough room in bed for you, the pillow and your partner, making it an ideal addition for bump support. Pillow type: Full body pillow| Suitable for infant support: No | Size: 135 x 30 x 25cm What we love

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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. Mumsnet users have raved about the bbhugme for years ("I would marry mine if possible!" - Mumsnet user alpinia) and we're not surprised. Toddler insert needs to be removed if you're using it as a full body pillow, which leaves the zip teeth exposedI got a small wedge and I liked it so much and it made such a difference that I got another one to put behind me. Now using it for tummy time for my son so it's still in daily use." (Pillow type vetted by Mumsnet user villainousbroodmare) Our verdict Our rating: 4/5 There are a variety of other shapes available too, including ‘J’, ‘O’, 'L' and ‘E’ – all designed to offer support in a way that is most comfortable for you. Other things to consider 1. How much does a pregnancy pillow cost? There’s never any guarantees and sometimes you can do everything possible to prevent/manage this but these pregnancy pains may still appear,' explains experienced midwife Marie Louise. "That said, looking after your posture is key. It’s recommended mums fall asleep on their side by 28 weeks of pregnancy - the third trimester. This optimises blood flow to you and your baby. 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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This can make a real difference to the amount of support a pillow provides, and also how well it keeps its shape. 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. 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 pillowQuality of sleep – Laura used each pillow for several days and nights in a row to see if it made any difference to her quality of sleep or the amount of sleep she got Each pillow was used in bed, on the sofa while watching TV or reading, in the car, and at a desk at work (if feasible) Pillow type: Curved body pillow | Suitable for infant support: Yes | Size: 38 x 17 x 32cm What we love While it may not be the easiest pillow to store, its versatility is a real benefit as it can later be used for breast or bottle feeding once your baby is born - and it's machine washable for added peace of mind.