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By RACHEL R. KRAUSE

Special to the Tribune

Published: May 30, 2008

REVIEW: Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow ($39.95 small, $44.95 medium, $54.95 large, at utterlyyours.com)

The pitch: "Some doctors specifically recommend that pregnant women sleep on their left side since this helps take pressure off the back and keeps the uterus off the large organ; the liver. It also optimizes blood flow to the placenta and, therefore, the baby. The Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow will help women find the most comfortable resting position with its revolutionary cubic design."

The skinny: I am seven months pregnant and I tried the Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow for several nights. I found the pillow to be surprisingly comfortable, particularly the softer support pillow underneath my belly. The pillow's firm triangle back support prevents you from rolling over onto your back while sleeping. That is very helpful for me, as I fall asleep on my side but often awaken with a backache because I have rolled onto my back in the middle of the night.

Unfortunately, my hips begin to hurt after lying on one side for an extended period of time, and I must roll over to my other side. After a few nights, the pillow became something of a nuisance as I had to reposition it each time I was forced to roll over.

While the pillow was comfortable to sleep with and a great product generally, I found it an unworkable solution because of the near constant repositioning required.

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