4/13 Pillows/Sleep gear

Re: 4/13 Pillows/Sleep gear

• lexilougolden member

  April 2024

  I can't get comfy sleeping on my side.  I have a basic pregnancy pillow but don't really like it.  Anyone else get achy hips sleeping on your side? In a back sleeper so side sleep is rough.  

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• equinedoctormama member

  April 2024

  My friend (now TTM) said this is the best pillow she’s used so far. https://www.babybub.com/products/pillow
  I’m hoping to purchase it myself. Usually I’m a side sleeper but I have been finding myself on my back (of course only after week 20 🤦‍♀️). 

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• MinnieMay9 member

  April 2024

  I've been a side sleeper all my life but have always gotten achy hips when sleeping.  I find the pregnancy pillow that is a big U shape to help because I can easily roll over and grab the other "leg" of the pillow to put between my knees.

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• theneno1012 member

  April 2024 edited April 2024

  @equinedoctormama same here! I keep waking up on my back and go into a panic. I need something to stop me from rolling

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• s_eliz8927 member

  April 2024

  I’ve been noticing myself on my back too so I just ordered the baby bub.
  
  Interestingly today I saw Emily Oster post results from recent interesting studies that did not demonstrate any link between specific side or back sleeping and birth outcomes. The conclusion seemed to suggest a small percentage of women don’t feel good on their backs, so if you notice you don’t feel well or feel dizzy, it could be a sign to avoid it. But the majority of women need not panic. I’m generally a side sleeper, and don’t mind sticking to the conventional wisdom more or less. But it gave me ease that I don’t need to get worried or criticize myself if I wake up comfortably on my back. 
  

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• lolothenailtech member

  April 2024

  S_eliz8927 This is good to know. I fall asleep on my side because I’m supposed to but it’s not comfortable for me anymore and I’m waking up on my back and it makes me nervous. 

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