I didn't give this 5 stars because it does take getting used to. The pillow would work better if it either had more filling, or if it had compartments for the filling, so the filling couldn't drain all the way to one end, and leave the other end empty. You have to "squish" the filling into the shape you want it, so that's the "getting used to" part I'm referring to. That being said, I could not have made it through my pregnancy without it. It was extremely helpful in alleviating back pain, and I slept with it every night. I do recommend it, as the price is reasonable, and the quality is good. I am also very tall, and the pillow was long enough for me, which was an extra bonus.
On the plus side, an extra pillow in the house is now convenient to prop one's arm while nursing.This will be my first review on here at I usually don't take the time to write any. Since no one has written anything about this pillow, I want other moms-to-be to see what a great option it is!
I have used a few different maternity pillows over the years, and this is definitely the best. You may have to get used to the way the microbeads work, but once you do, it has so much better support than any of the others! I can just shake the beads around a bit to give my baby bump a nice little area to rest on.
One of the best things that I can see about this is that it will give plenty of support for between my knees as I get bigger (I am 20 weeks now.) I have always had terrible hip pain when lying down as I get bigger in my pregnancies and have never been able to get enough support between my knees to alleviate that without putting an extra pillow between them along with the maternity pillow that I was using. This is going to be a great pillow to use for that without any extra help!!
I love the fact that the cover is easy to remove because of the zipper. Every other pillow was just a pain to get in and out of the case.
In one review that I found on this pillow, the person said it was too hard... I suspect that she has never used anything with microbeads in it before. Just know that it does take a bit of experimenting with to get the right comfort level for you.
I highly suggest giving this pillow a shot if you are looking for really good support during your pregnancy.After searching for maternity pillow, I chose the Theraline pillow because of its microbeads. Other pillows were made out of foam, which I knew would either be a)too tough for me as I wanted a "squishier" feel or b)flatten out immediately. With the microbead filling, I'm able to move the beads around to my comfort level (for me, flatter but my head, more robust by my back). I also love that I'm able to shape the pillow to whatever form I see fit and I use it anytime I'm sitting on the couch to help support my back. Also, as others have said, it will also serve as a great nursing pillow. This pillow has definitely been my best friend during pregnancy!About 7 or 8 months into my pregnancy I went in search of a maternity pillow to help keep my back more comfortable while I slept. I first bought the boppy maternity pillow but i promptly returned it--the shape just didn't work for me and the filling was so light it didn't feel like it would be supportive at all. I bought the Theraline pillow off amazon without ever having tried it, but I liked the idea of the microbeads inside. Let me say I was not disappointed--this pillow is WONDERFUL! You can use it in the front to support your bump or in the back to keep you from rolling over. Because of the microbead filling, you can mold and shape it to exactly the right form for you. I will say, it is very big, which is good from a support standpoint but it made for somewhat cramped quarters in our queen bed, with my 6'2" husband, me with the giant belly and the pillow. Truth be told, though, sometimes if I went to bed after my husband, I would find him curled around the pillow, so I don't think he minded TOO much!
The other great thing about this (especially since it's pretty expensive) is that its usefulness doesn't end when you've had your baby. The Theraline is a fantastic nursing pillow. I like it better than my boppy because it really wraps around you and because of the thickness, the baby gets right up level with your breast. Also, you can mold the microbead filling around your baby to help make sure he or she is very comfortable and secure. The cover washes very well, which is especially important when you're using it as a nursing pillow--just zip it off, pop it in the washer and dryer and shove the pillow back in it. No shrinkage or anything like that. The one drawback about using it as a nursing pillow is just that it's so big. If I use it to nurse I have to be on my bed or on the couch. It doesn't really work as well if you're trying to nurse in a smaller chair/glider, because there's not enough room to wrap the pillow around you the same way.
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