Pregnancy is magical. But let’s be honest: those months bring big changes, your body expands, your sleep shifts, and suddenly “just getting comfortable in bed” feels like solving a puzzle. Enter the maternity pillow: your sleep sidekick, body hug, and comfort wizard rolled into one. RelaxSit has some excellent maternity pillows, and it's a perfect time to invest in yourself.
What Exactly Is a Maternity / Pregnancy Pillow?
A maternity pillow (sometimes called a pregnancy pillow) is a specially shaped, size-generous pillow made to support your changing body through pregnancy and even after. RelaxSit offers several styles, particularly U-shaped and J-shaped full body maternity pillows (for hip, leg, back, belly support).
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U-Shaped Maternity Full Body Pillow – cradles you from head, belly, hips, back, even legs. Best for those nights when switching sides is common.
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J-Shaped Maternity Pillow – more compact than U-shape, gives strong support particularly to belly, knees, neck, while taking up less bed space. Ideal if you share a smaller bed or want something less enveloping.
Why It’s More Than Just a Pillow: Key Benefits
Here are the reasons a maternity pillow becomes a must-have, not just a nice add-on:
1. Relieves Back, Hip & Joint Pain
As you grow bigger and bigger, the weight is distributed differently: your back, hips, even shoulders carry a greater weight. The pillows are full-body and they aid in distributing weight making the points of pressure to be minimized. The U-shape or J-shape available at RelaxSit is designed to take the load off of your hips, back, belly, etc so that ache fades away.
2. Improves Sleep Quality and Can Help You Remain on Your Side
It is usually advisable to sleep on the side (and more on the left side), which will aid in blood circulation, swelling, and assist in oxygenation. A maternity pillow allows you to be kept in such a comfortable side-sleep position during the night. The u-shape particularly comes in handy when you have a tendency of shifting.
3. Relieves Heartburn, Breathing and Other Second-Third Trimester Problems
Raising some part of your body, or raising your belly in a way that does not cause it to hang down, can aid in digestion (fewer heartburns), breathing (fewer pressures on the diaphragm), and make you feel less squashed. This is facilitated by the body positioning offered by pregnancy pillows.
4. Assistance with swelling (edema), Leg Discomfort
Blood flow and fluid circulation is enhanced with the appropriate support beneath the knees or between the legs (which can be achieved with the help of maternity pillows) and the swelling of legs and ankles will be minimized.
5. Multi-Use Pregnancy and Post-Pregnancy
The pillows are also useful after the baby has been born; they can be used to assist in posture when breastfeeding or using the bottle, to prop you up or just to lie down. The smaller nursing pillows are also used twice in pregnancy. The nursing pillow of RelaxSit is specifically mentioned as the baby feeding / nursing pillow that has supports of arms, neck and allows one to bring baby to the right height.
How to Choose the Right Maternity Pillow for You
Everybody’s pregnancy is a bit different (growth rates, sleep preferences, bed size, partner in bed, etc.), so here are guidelines to pick what suits your lifestyle best.
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Shape |
U-shaped gives full wraparound support; J-shaped gives strong support with less space used. |
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Size & Bed Space |
If you have a large bed, U shape is luxurious. In smaller rooms or shared bed, J-shape or smaller nursing pillow might feel more manageable. |
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Filling & Firmness |
You want something that’s soft enough to be cozy, but firm enough to offer real support. RelaxSit’s pillows use premium fillings (e.g. high-density bionic polyester) to retain fluff and support. |
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Cover Material & Washability |
Pregnancy = mess + sweat + possible spills. Removable, washable, skin-friendly fabric will make life easier. RelaxSit’s maternity range includes materials like stretchable poly-suede, cozy & smooth & soft touches. |
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Multi-functionality |
Will you use it during pregnancy only, or also for nursing / lounging afterward? If you plan to keep using, invest in the better built, larger pillow. |
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Budget / Value |
Consider what you’re getting per price: size, quality of fill, durability. It’s a one-time buy that pays in comfort. |
Final Word: Sleep, Softness, Sanity
Pregnancy is hectic, excited, and at times overwhelming and lacking sleep does not help in any of the situations. A maternity pillow is not a fluffy gadget. It is the distinction between throwing and throwing, rising in pain, and sleeping spells during the night.
Hereby, in case you are pregnant, going to have a child, or simply need more sleep, then allow RelaxSit maternity pillows to take part of the responsibility, literally. Rest more, feel more, and make your body appreciate the fact that you are taking care of it.