Sleeping might get more and more difficult as you get more pregnant. Your body gets heavier, breathing becomes harder, and you need a toilet break more often than usual. When you wake up in the morning, your whole body is aching.
Re-learn How to Sleep
Sleep deprivation is a common problem shared among pregnant mamas. Why? Because your body changes drastically under a short period of time. You gained more weight, your belly grows bigger, the pressure on your legs, pelvic, bladder becomes greater. You need to modify your sleeping position and purchase the right product to help you during this crucial phase!
Side-sleeping on the Left
If you’re a back sleeper then you probably already had changed to side-sleeping position, as back-sleeping is very uncomfortable for pregnant women, it also poses a negative effect to your blood circulation.
Side-sleeping on your left is the most recommended sleeping position by experts, as it
- promotes better blood circulation to the baby
- soothes varicose veins on legs
- reduces body water retention
According to doctors, it is also recommended to switch your sleeping position from side to side.
Sleeping Support Pillow
You can also use a moon pillow to have an even better sleeping experience. Put the moon pillow beside you around your breast, belly, and between the knees to reduce the pressure on your body and bladder. This could effectively reduce back muscle strain and toilet break frequency at night.
Mamaway’s moon pillow will be your No. 1 choice. Our moon pillow is not only a good sleeping aid, it is also a nursing pillow, a foot rest, a baby cushion, and more! Buy a pillow that can last long and support you in different ways.