Does the pregnancy pillow have any side effects?

For pregnant women, they should not only pay attention to their living conditions and eating conditions, but also pay attention to their posture and sleep quality when sleeping at night. The physical health of the baby in the pregnant woman's belly is closely related to the pregnant woman. Any problems with the pregnant woman's body will affect the healthy development of the baby in her belly. A pregnancy pillow is a pillow specifically designed for pregnant women to use when sleeping, but will it have side effects on pregnant women?

Does a pregnancy pillow have any side effects?

The ideal height for a pregnancy pillow is 9 cm (shoulder level). A pillow that is too high forces the neck to flex forward and compresses the carotid artery. The carotid artery is the pathway for blood supply to the brain. When it is blocked, the blood flow to the brain will decrease and cause brain hypoxia. The height and size of general maternity pillows are relatively standard.

When buying a pregnancy pillow, you should try to choose one with light colors and breathable fabrics, and pure cotton fabric is the best choice. Dark-colored fabrics may contain heavy metals, so pregnant women should pay proper attention. Pregnant women should place their pillows on their abdomens. In summer, they should pay special attention to choosing breathable fabrics to avoid prickly heat and rashes, which will affect their health. When purchasing, pay attention to the quality of the filling material and avoid choosing black-hearted cotton. Choose a pillow that is conscientious and suitable for pregnant women, so you don’t have to worry about side effects.

Advantages and disadvantages of various types of pregnancy pillows

1.H-shaped pregnancy pillow

The biggest advantage of the H-shaped pregnancy pillow is that its width can be adjusted. Expectant mothers can use Velcro to freely adjust the spacing of the pillows according to the size of their body and abdomen. It can be used from the middle or even early stages of pregnancy until the baby is born. It can be said that the service life of this pregnancy pillow is relatively long.

2. U-shaped pregnancy pillow

The tail design of the pregnancy pillow adopts the hippocampus curve of the footsteps, which can be freely adjusted according to the physical condition of the expectant mother, reducing leg fatigue, effectively preventing leg cramps, and changing the sleep quality of pregnant women from the heel.

3. E-type pregnancy pillow

The most popular type among mothers now is Type E. The E-type pregnancy pillow consists of four pillows: abdominal pillow, lumbar pillow, head pillow and leg pillow, which can be flexibly combined into various styles. It is mainly used by pregnant women to relieve various discomforts during pregnancy, and can also be used by postpartum women and babies. It allows pregnant women to combine and change it at will according to their needs, so it has certain advantages in terms of functional use.