Is a maternity pillows useful?
2021-10-25
The uterus where the baby lives is generally right-handed, so the doctor will recommend the pregnant mother to sleep on the left side to reduce the pressure of the uterus on the arteries and allow the placental blood supply to be normal. In general, pregnant women are prone to lower extremity edema and varicose veins, which may seriously affect the development of the fetus. This is because the weight of the fetus will oppress the large veins of the pregnant mother and affect the blood flow of the pregnant mother from the legs and feet to the heart. At this time, if the pregnant mother is able to sleep on the left side, the above symptoms will be relieved. So, what are the benefits of using maternity pillows? 1. Help pregnant women maintain a sleeping posture on the left side As the fetus in the abdomen grows up, pregnant mothers are also getting harder and harder. Especially when sleeping, I often toss and turn, making it difficult to fall asleep. In order to maintain the sleeping position on the left side recommended by the doctor, pregnant mothers often feel more anxious. At this time, the pregnant woman Pillow can effectively help the pregnant mother to maintain the sleeping position on the left side, reducing the heaviness of the abdomen and the soreness of the back. 2. Support the abdomen and reduce the pressure on the abdomen When a pregnant woman sleeps on her side, there is a gap between the abdomen and the bed, and a pregnant woman pillow can bridge this gap and give the pregnant woman a relaxed sleep state. 3. Fit the waist of pregnant women to support the waist The pillow for pregnant women can be adjusted as needed. When pregnant women are in different stages of pregnancy, there will be certain changes in waist circumference. At this time, the pillow distance can be adjusted according to the actual waist circumference, so that the pregnant woman's pillow fits perfectly with the waist, better supports the waist, and relieves the soreness of the mother's waist. 4. Flexible placement The pillow for pregnant women can be placed on any part of the pregnant woman's body, such as the head, waist, legs, etc., to help relax the limbs and relieve the discomfort during pregnancy. 5. Auxiliary tools for knee-chest and lying exercises Some pregnant women have the problem of incorrect fetal position, and the doctor will recommend knee-chest exercises to correct the fetal position. The pillow for pregnant women is an excellent auxiliary tool for exercises. With the Maternity Pillow, pregnant women can perform knee-chest exercises and correct fetal position more comfortably and safely. 6. Other uses The function of the pregnant pillow is not limited to the period of pregnancy, it also has some magical functions. For example, when mothers are breastfeeding, they can use a pregnant woman pillow and place it in a suitable position to relieve the discomfort of mothers during breastfeeding. Or, the pillow for pregnant women can be used by the elderly, and can be used as a cushion.
