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Everlasting Comfort Knee Pillow for Sleeping - Prevents Knee Clashing - Hip, Lower Back, Leg, and Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief Pillows for Side Sleepers
I didn’t get on with using the huge u shaped body pillow, so I used a knee orthopaedic pillow which really helped side sleeping on my back and hips positioning https://www.amazon.ca/Everlasting-Comfort-Memory-Adjustable-Removable/dp/B07995B8L1/ref=asc_df_B07995B8L1/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312730485250&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12505179094913975997&hvpone=&hvptwo...
Given I’m only 15 ish weeks along … but I’m a hot sleeper so I have not even attempted a pregnancy pillow .. I use one of these
Everlasting Comfort Knee Pillow for Sleeping - Prevents Knee Clashing - Hip, Lower Back, Leg, and Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief Pillows for Side Sleepers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07995B8L1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_A17YG669WDAHZ8600AYA
So easy to roll with and get out of bed to pee with less to fuss with .. maybe it would be better for you . It attaches to leg too
I started sleeping on my side with my leg in my brace still around 2-3 weeks. In fact, it felt better to sleep with my brace while on my side. It felt more stable.
But you should ultimately ask your PT if it is ok. I also got this pillow for my legs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07995B8L1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_NWs1oy396Mj7X
I have the snoogle, which is great but I’m 5’7 and I think it may be less comfortable at your height (because it curves). A firm body pillow is a good idea, but I also wanted to suggest just a firm pillow for between your knees. I got one pre-pregnancy for sciatica and hip pain and it’s been great. This is the one I have Everlasting Comfort Memory Foam Knee Pillow with Adjustable and Removable Leg Strap, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07995B8L1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4W8EY922ZGJWATXFWQV1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Not at all, it's notched and super comfy.
This is the one I got.
Edit: Though based on your username, a little restricted blood flow might be good.
I use a toddler bumper pillow for the same back support as you and I also have used a finger to unlatch my LO to give the boobies a rest. Now, at 12 months, she unlatches herself and rolls away to sleep, then comes back later to nurse. I also have a few knee pillows that help the hips tremendously. They still hurt, but sometimes I can barely lift a leg to dress myself without them. This one is a bit stiffer and holds the knees more aligned, but doesn’t have the strap. You could absolutely safety pin one on, I just haven’t yet.
Thank you!! It's not easy, but it's worth it! Here's the pillow I have, in case you were curious: https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/gp/product/B07995B8L1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love it and it's good quality :)
I hate the pregnancy pillow- this type of pillow helped me prevent the kind of pain you describe: Everlasting Comfort Memory Foam Knee Pillow with Adjustable and Removable Leg Strap, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07995B8L1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V8NWMAYHCQRZSAG3NFQC
I also tried to do stretches like these with some success: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/sciatica-pain-stretches
I got these two pillows to go between my legs and behind my back, and found that they were much more comfortable than using regular pillows. I also feel less nervous about having them near baby.
Everlasting Comfort Knee Pillow for Sleeping - Prevents Knee Clashing - Hip, Lower Back, Leg, and Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief Pillows for Side Sleepers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07995B8L1/
Everlasting Comfort Bolster Pillow for Legs and Back - Pure Memory Foam Half Moon Sleeping Pillow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPTXTFV/
An alternative is to use a big C shaped pregnancy pillow behind your back and tuck it between your knees, but I needed something that held my legs just a bit further apart.
Try this
This is life changing and makes such a difference in how good my hips feel. knee pillow
Amazon has many decent ones - type in knee pillow
They’re many options with a strap - search knee pillows on Amazon
Here are 2 with a strap