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Get a good nights sleep with the Dream Genii Pregnancy Support & Feeding Pillow.
During pregnancy it can become difficult to get a good nights sleep. Most midwives and obstetricians suggest that expectant women should sleep on their left hand side in order to increase blood flow. It is unadvisable to sleep on your front (you wouldn’t want to squash your bump!) and sleeping on your back is said to decrease blood flow to your baby and can cause dizziness. Sleeping on your back often tends to be uncomfortable during the later stages of pregnancy due to the extra weight that you will be carrying.
The Dream Genii Pregnancy Support & Feeding Pillow is designed to enable Mums to be to get into a safe, comfortable and restful position in which they can achieve a good nights sleep. This pillow is designed to help keep you in a ‘left laying’ position 
(as advised). Sleeping with a bump can be awkward, many women experience cramp at times, this can be combatted by slightly parting the legs. The Dream Genii Pregnancy Support & Feeding Pillow includes a long pillow which can be positioned between the legs to prevent cramp.
The Dream Genii Pregnancy Support & Feeding Pillow features a flat pillow area in which you lay upon, each side of this flat pillow has raised sections in which to support either side of your body. Attached to the main pillow is a long ‘sausage like’ pillow which can be used to support and comfort the legs.
This pillow is literally a ‘dream pillow’ for those who suffer from SPD. SPD (sympysis pubis dysfunction) now referred to as Pelvic 
Girdle Pain, is a condition in which the pelvis softens (as it naturally should during pregnancy) and the joints in the pelvic area move causing irritation and discomfort.
Once you have finished using the pillow during pregnancy it is possible to continue using the Dream Genii Pregnancy Support & Feeding Pillow as a breast feeding support pillow. Simply position your baby in the main pillow section and then wrap the long section of the pillow around your back. This support enables you to feed your baby 
at the correct height in comfort decreasing back ache from leaning forward (a common problem during breast feeding).
Pillow cases can be purchased separately and are available in a range of designs. Available from www.dreamgenii.com for only £45.99, The Dream Genii Pregnancy Support & Feeding Pillow is the only pillow specifically designed to support your back, your bump and your knees simultaneously without taking up large amounts of bed space making this pillow a dream pregnancy product!
MBMs Top Tip for Expectant Mums and those in practice.
For those of your trying to conceive or expecting a little one, take time to relax and chill out with a 
cup of Ovaltine!
It is advised by the Government to start taking a daily dose of Folic Acid during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy and if possible three months before conceiving (thus it is advisable to be taking folic acid whilst trying to conceive).
Folic Acid is proven to reduce the chances of a baby being born with spina bifida, cleft lip or pallet, congenital heart disease and is also said to reduce the chance of premature labour, thus Folic Acid a pregnancy essential.
Although some foods contain folic acid, the government advise to take folic acid supplements to ensure your intake of this essential acid. The suggested daily intake of Folic Acid is 40 micrograms per day (0.4mg).
Ovaltine is a malty drink which is rich in Folic Acid, calcium, zinc and iron. Ovaltine is the ideal drink for expectant Mothers, As well as being a relaxing cuppa which is the perfect aid to pregnancy!
Drive away morning sickness with Travel Bands!
One of the more unpleasant symptoms of pregnancy is often morning sickness. Morning sickness can vary in degrees of severity. However, one way to help ease the nausea is to wear travel bands.
Travel bands use acupressure to help reduce nausea. Usually travel bands are used to reduce travel sickness however they are a useful accessory for women suffering with morning sickness.
Grab your paid of travel bands for under a tenner from www.boots.co.uk (currently retailing at £7.82!)
Bounce on a bargain: Birthing Balls for under a tenner!
Towards the end of pregnancy many women suffer from false labour and Braxton hicks which can be painful. To alleviate this pain it is suggested that rocking back and forth (either whilst sat on or leaning over a birthing ball) can help.
Birthing balls are also used throughout labour. Although many hospitals have their own birthing balls which you are able to use, if you are having a home birth you may wish to purchase your own inflatable friend (no pun intended) to help control and ease the pain during labour.
Birthing balls can be costly and when it comes down to it, they are simply gym balls with a different name. Grab a bargain and get yours for only £9.69 from Tesco Direct!
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