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Pregnancy comfort

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.

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From the Aura team
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.

Hack #1

The two pillow sleep setup

Pregnant woman resting on her side with a pillow under her bump

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.

Hack #2

Keep water where you can see it

Pregnant woman pouring a glass of water

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.

Hack #3

The one minute stretch

Pregnant woman stretching her lower back

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.

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Hack #4

Switch to underwear that goes over your bump

Pregnant woman wearing Aura over the bump maternity underwear by a window

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.

Regular underwear rolling down under a pregnant belly
Regular underwearRolls under the bump and leaves marks
Aura maternity underwear sitting smoothly over a pregnant belly
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Will one size fit all nine months?

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Where does the support come from?

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Can I wear them after birth or a C section?

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Hack #5

A calm evening routine

Pregnant woman relaxing in bed in the evening

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

  1. Two pillows: one between your knees, one under your bump
  2. Keep water where you can see it
  3. A one minute stretch every few hours
  4. Underwear that goes over your bump
  5. A calm evening routine

Four of these cost nothing. The fourth is the one moms say they wish they had done from the start.

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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.

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Still 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.

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Questions 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.

This article is written by Aura Maternity. We make the maternity underwear in hack #4, and we earn money when you buy it.

The tips here are general comfort ideas, not medical advice. If you have pain or any health questions, please talk to your doctor or midwife.

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