What is a pregnancy pillow?
A pregnancy pillow has a unique shape and structure specially designed to support the body of a pregnant woman and provide comfort, whether she is sleeping, resting, or even sitting.
The shape can vary, but most pregnancy pillows are designed to support the belly, back, and side sleeping positions. There are various sleep pillows on the market. Most pillows have an elongated shape that you can adjust to your body.
What are the benefits of a pregnancy pillow?
There are several benefits of a pregnancy pillow:
1. Body support:
A pregnancy pillow provides targeted support to important parts of the body, such as the belly, back, hips, and knees. This support helps relieve pressure points and ensures a more balanced and comfortable sleeping position throughout the night.
2. Relief from back pain
Many pregnant women experience back pain due to the extra strain that pregnancy brings. A pregnancy pillow can help reduce this pain by providing extra support to the lower back and pelvic area.
3. Promotion of a good sleeping position
A pregnancy pillow can help pregnant women find a comfortable sleeping position, especially because it supports the belly and keeps the back in a neutral position. This can contribute to a better night's sleep.
4. Reduction of pressure on the belly
By supporting the belly during sleep, a pregnancy pillow can help reduce pressure on the belly and the baby
5. Use for multiple purposes: not just pregnancy
Besides using it while sleeping, a pregnancy pillow can also be used while resting, reading, or even during feeding the baby after birth.
In short, the pregnancy pillow is a valuable investment! Tip: also read more in our blog about the best sleeping position during pregnancy.
The pregnancy pillow from Mikoala
In the pillow collection from Mikoala you will find the Body Pillow. If you choose the 140 cm variant, you can perfectly use the body pillow as a pregnancy sleeping pillow. Even after pregnancy, you can continue to use the pillow for example as a feeding pillow.
The Mikoala sleeping pillow, designed by movement scientist Jan Willem Elkhuizen, provides support to the body and relieves pressure points. This ensures a more comfortable sleeping position. Moreover, a body pillow provides extra support for the belly during sleep. This reduces the pressure on the baby.
A great advantage of the pillow is that you can adjust the pillow filling yourself. This way, you can always create the most comfortable sleeping position.
Order the pregnancy pillow online
You can easily and quickly order the body pillow through the Ligwijzer webshop. Now even benefit from a 6-week trial sleep period. Do you have questions about our products or want personal advice? Do not hesitate to contact us! We are happy to help you further.
