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5 pregnancy hacks real moms swear by
Small, simple changes that make each day of pregnancy feel easier. Number 4 is the one most moms wish they had known sooner.
Maternity comfort, made for motherhood · 3 min read
Pregnancy does not come with a manual. Between online advice and tips from every relative, it is hard to know what really helps.
These are five simple comfort habits we hear about again and again from the moms in our community. None of them are complicated, and you can start most of them today.
The two pillow sleep setup
Most moms told us the nights were the hardest part. Turning over again and again, a sore lower back, never quite comfortable.
The fix they kept mentioning is simple. Sleep on your side with one pillow between your knees and one under your bump. It keeps your hips level and takes the pull off your back, so you wake up less. Any soft pillows you already own will work.
Keep water where you can see it
Drinking enough water is not about trying harder. It is about remembering. One mom told us she keeps a large bottle in every spot where she spends time: her desk, the couch and her bedside.
When water is always in sight, you drink more without thinking about it. Many moms said this helped with that heavy, tired feeling in the afternoon.
The one minute stretch
You do not need a yoga class for this one. Every few hours, stop what you are doing. Roll your shoulders, circle your ankles, then place one hand under your bump and lift it gently as you breathe out.
It takes one minute and helps release the tension that slowly builds up through the day, before it turns into an ache by evening.
Switch to underwear that goes over your bump
This one surprised us most. Hardly anyone talks about it, yet moms mention it in their reviews again and again.
Most moms spend a big part of pregnancy pulling their underwear back into place. The waistband rolls down under the bump. The leg line digs in. By the evening there are red lines on the skin.
Your body is not the problem. Regular underwear is made for a flat stomach. It sits right where your bump grows, so the only way it can go is down.
Maternity underwear that goes over the bump solves this. The wide, soft waistband rests on top of your belly instead of cutting under it. It stretches as you grow and stays where you put it.
- Stays up all dayNo rolling when you sit, walk or bend down.
- Soft on your skin95% cotton that breathes. A wide waistband that does not dig in.
- Grows with youWear it from the first months of pregnancy to after birth.
“Bought these for pregnancy and postpartum recovery, but I’m still wearing them 6 months after giving birth.”
Verified buyer60 night comfort guarantee · Free size exchanges
Choose your pack
Pick the size you wore before pregnancy. The fabric stretches as you grow, and size exchanges are free. The more pairs you choose, the less you pay for each one.
A calm evening routine
By evening, the hardest part to relax is often your mind, not your back. The phone keeps you alert and your to do list keeps running.
Pick a time, like 8 in the evening, and slow things down. Put your phone on night mode, dim the lights, rub some lotion on your belly and write down one good thing from your day. Many moms say that after a few days they fall asleep more easily.
Your 5 comfort hacks
- Two pillows: one between your knees, one under your bump
- Keep water where you can see it
- A one minute stretch every few hours
- Underwear that goes over your bump
- A calm evening routine
Four of these cost nothing. The fourth is the one moms say they wish they had done from the start.
60 night comfort guarantee. Love them or send them back.
What moms say
Get at least 5!
Super soft. No digging in on the bikini line. Adjustable waist for the earlier trimesters. Feels like a sigh to slip them on, and a relief compared to normal undies.
Verified buyerFantastic maternity undies
I was a bit skeptical at first, but wow they are great! I feel more supported around my lower belly, they are comfy everywhere else and the seam is so soft and does not dig in.
Verified buyerStill using them 6 months postpartum
Bought these for pregnancy and postpartum recovery, but I'm still wearing them 6 months after giving birth. So much more comfortable than my pre pregnancy underwear.
Verified buyerComfortable
The item is exactly as listed and the taller length helps to avoid any uncomfortable bands across your growing tummy. Sizing is accurate too.
Verified buyerQuestions moms ask
Which size should I choose?
Choose the size you wore before pregnancy. The fabric stretches as your bump grows. Not sure? Tap Size Guide above the packs. If the size is not right, you can exchange it for free.
When can I start wearing them?
At any stage. The waistband sits comfortably over a small or a big bump, so you can wear them from the first months until after birth.
How do I wash them?
Machine wash cold. They keep their soft feel, shape and stretch, wash after wash.
What if I do not love them?
Every order comes with our 60 night comfort guarantee. If you do not love them, contact us and send them back. Size exchanges are free for 30 days after delivery.
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