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Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby: The Importance of the Right Mattress While Pregnant

Did you know that the type of mattress you sleep on can affect your baby both before and after it is born?  Obviously after it is born it is directly affected by the mattress it sleeps on itself, whether that is your mattress or its own.  However, even while in utero a baby is affected by its mother's well-being, and the type of mattress that the mother sleeps on can affect her well-being tremendously.

Expectant Mothers Need Sleep

Expectant mothers have enough interrupting their sleep without discomfort caused by a mattress making matters worse. So many factors the can affect sleep can be lessened by sleeping on the right mattress.  Everything from getting too hot to aches and pains and even indigestion can be affected by the mattress.  Pregnant women that are overly tired suffer from unnecessary stress that can have a negative effect on their babies.
Sleeping Temperature

If sleeping hot is a problem, a latex or memory foam mattress can be the solution.  They retain less heat, which results in a cooler sleeping surface.  If all the new baby gear has put a dent in the budget and a new mattress is not possible, a memory foam mattress topper can do the trick just as well.
Extra Support

Pregnant women need extra support.  They just weigh more.  There is no shame in; they are just supposed to weigh more.  This means they need a firmer sleeping surface than they might need normally.  In this case, a full on memory foam mattress may not be the best bet.  A firmer spring mattress might work better, and a memory foam mattress topper can be added if needed for extra comfort.
Adjustable Positions

Pregnant women often need to sleep with their upper body raised to reduce heartburn and indigestion.  They also may need to elevate their feet to relieve swelling, or support their knees due to circulation issues.  An adjustable bed and adjustable mattress can make this process much easier.  After the baby is born the same positions can offer comfort for the duration.
Expectant mothers simply have special sleep needs.  The health of their baby depends heavily on their own health, which depends heavily on their quality and quantity of sleep.  The right mattress can make all the difference.

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