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Sleep support for expecting moms

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Expecting moms tend to find much-needed sleep support from pregnancy pillows. “Pregnant women often have back, hip and pelvic pain, which may impact sleep,” said Jill Purdie, M.D., medical director and OBGYN at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. Using a specialized pillow can provide additional support to help ease aches and pains. “Many women use multiple pillows between their knees, under their abdomen and behind their back to offer additional support,” said Dr. Purdie. “This may become cumbersome and make it difficult to change positions at night. A pregnancy pillow that provides support in all of these locations at once is more convenient.”

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