{"product_id":"u-shaped-maternity-back-support-pillow","title":"Maternity Pillow | Back \u0026 Bump Support | ActiveSupport UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing a baby puts enormous strain on your back, hips, and pelvis. The \u003cstrong\u003eU-Shaped Maternity \u0026amp; Back Support Pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps completely around your body to support every pressure point simultaneously — giving pregnant women, nursing mothers, and side-sleepers the deep, restorative rest they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull U-shape design\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports your head, neck, bump, back, hips, knees, and ankles all at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft knitted bamboo-fibre cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally breathable, hypoallergenic, and gentle against sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerously filled\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 × 80 cm size with plush, resilient filling that holds its shape through the night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces pregnancy discomfort\u003c\/strong\u003e — alleviates pressure on the sciatic nerve, lower back, hips, and legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes correct spinal alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e — G-shape curvature keeps the spine in a neutral position for side-sleeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom which trimester can I start using a maternity pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost women start using a maternity pillow during the second trimester (around weeks 20–27), when the growing bump begins to make comfortable sleeping positions harder to achieve. Some women begin earlier if they experience back pain, hip discomfort, or poor sleep quality in the first trimester. There's no harm in using the pillow from any stage of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used after birth for nursing and feeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the U-shaped design is excellent for supporting babies during breastfeeding and bottle feeding post-birth, positioning the baby at a comfortable height and reducing arm and shoulder strain during feeds. It also supports the mother's back during seated nursing sessions and can help with positioning for skin-to-skin contact in the early weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the bamboo cover machine washable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the removable bamboo knit cover can be machine washed on a gentle cool cycle (30°C) and air dried. The inner pillow filling should not be machine washed — spot clean only if needed and allow to air dry thoroughly. We recommend keeping a spare pillowcase for washing cycle convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit in a standard double bed with my partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pillow is 150 × 80 cm — this is a generously sized full-body pillow and will take up a significant portion of a double bed. Many couples find that a king-size bed or using it during the third trimester when sleep comfort is most critical is the best approach. Some partners initially find them space-consuming but most quickly appreciate the improvement in their partner's sleep quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan non-pregnant people use this pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely — the U-shape design is excellent for anyone who suffers from back pain, hip pain, or sciatica and predominantly sleeps on their side. 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