Mark pregnancy pillow on the list of items I assumed I’d be okay going without during pregnancy. A few months in, though, my normal heavy sleeping had been disrupted by a constant discomfort. You don’t necessarily need a pregnancy pillow per se, but I often find myself using various sized pillows to stuff into different areas to relieve pressure and discomfort. I have the Smilo Monarch Pregnancy and Nursing Pillow, which I have nothing but good things to say about. What’s great about it is it’s flexible and foldable with a series of buttons and holes that you can use to customize the pillow into 30 different shapes. I mostly use it in between my knees during sleep which helps keep my back and hips aligned and happy. Even Thomas loves it…maybe a little too much because I often find him having stolen it during the middle of the night.