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Pregnancy Pillows 101

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Pregnancy pillows can provide much-needed comfort at any point during your pregnancy. “You should start using a pregnancy pillow whenever it becomes difficult to get comfortable in bed,” said Suzy Lipinski, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN at Obstetrix® of Colorado, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. Pregnancy pillows can be used in a variety of ways and, according to Dr. Lipinski, many women start out with using a maternity pillow between the knees to relieve hip pain and then ultimately use it to support their growing baby bumps or for back support later on in pregnancy. For ultimate support, Dr. Lipinski recommends a U-shaped pillow. “The U-shape provides support front and back and may not have to be completely moved in order to turn over or change position.”

 

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