The Kinder Valley 9ft Maternity Caterpillow is perfect to use as a body pillow whilst pregnant, and also as a feeding aid for when your baby arrives. It can be used in various positions to help take away those aches and pains during pregnancy, to help support bump, back and knees and help you to get into that comfortable position. Research shows that whilst pregnant, sleeping on your left side is best for your baby, because it helps the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta. It also helps your kidneys to get rid of waste products and fluids from your body. Our specially shaped 9ft Caterpillow is made to curve nicely around your neck and allow you to sleep comfortably on your left hand side; as it comes down the side position, its thinner, to allow your bump to rest on the pillow, taking strain away from your back. It is recommended to sleep with two or more pregnancy support pillows between your bent knees, that's why we have designed this pillow to gradually get wider and thicke