Pregnancy Pillows

Hiya! I’m a first time mum and was wondering when anyone started using a pregnancy pillow? I’m currently 24 weeks and i don’t have one, is it something to invest in asap?

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Its literally for your comfort so if it might help with back or hip pain then get one, if youre fine or get on ok with a couple extra pillows then dont

I'm FTM as well. I was feeling back pain didn't realise it was bcz of pregnancy. But I started using pregnancy pillow at week 18 and felt so much relief and had decent sleep as well after ages. Have been using it since then. I did go bit crazy at first and bought that big body support pillow. I was suffocated in that and returned it in 2 days. Couldn't use that anymore. Now I'm using the basic one which supports, back and belly and that has been game changer. It is good to use whenever you start feeling discomfort or back pain so there is no written rule as far as I know. Also, it stops you from lying on your stomach which tends to happen when we are sleeping on sides so better to use around atleast 24 weeks when your bump start showing up if you don't want to do any early. But. Again it's completely personal choice.

It can be helpful for some not everyone needs it, im slightly larger and used it even after my pregnancy

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