As your bump grows, lying on your side gets harder to keep comfortable. The bump pulls, your top knee drops forward and your hips ache by morning, and the NHS advises going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks.
Our Moon Pregnancy Pillow is a single curve rather than a full U, so it lies along your side of the bed. Tuck the middle under your bump, hug the top end and slot the lower end between your knees, or turn it round and lean into it when it's your back that aches.
The cover is 70% bamboo and 30% cotton and unzips for a 30 degree wash, and the three versions differ only in the cover. After the birth, it props you up for feeds and works as a backrest.
Questions, answered.
When should I start using a pregnancy pillow?
Whenever it gets hard to get comfortable on your side; there's no set week. The NHS advises going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks, but plenty of people start earlier, once their bump or hips keep them awake.
Which side should I sleep on?
Either. The NHS advises going to sleep on your side, left or right, from 28 weeks, and if you wake up on your back, just turn onto your side again.
Will it take over the bed?
Less than a U-shaped pillow would. It's one curve that lies along your side of the bed, and if you're on the shorter side, fold the lower end under for the same support in less space.
Can I use it after the birth?
Yes. Curve it round you to bring your arms to the right height for feeds, or put it behind your back when you're sitting up in bed in the early weeks. Never leave your baby to sleep on or against it.
How do I wash it?
Unzip the cover and machine wash it at 30 degrees, and don't tumble dry it, as it can shrink. The inner isn't machine washable, so air it regularly instead.
