Helped with my lower back ache in 1st trimester
936197
For this video you need two king size pillows and light hand weights.
The video is fast but easy to follow after 2nd time.
I am convinced video helped me with my lower back ache during my 1st trimester.
I like the 10 minutes sections and how you can select your workout.  It's great for days where you have less time or days where you don't feel motivated to workout.  Usually, on the days that I don't feel motivated to workout, i'll start with one and then I end up completing 3.
271965
This item helps me with my lower back pain so much!!!!! My only issue is it tends to inch up or down and is uncomfortable to sit in. But as a waitress I'm usually on my feet, so during my half shifts (about 4 hours) I'll wear this and it makes me look smaller and significantly reduces my back pain and improves my posture.
1720404
I'm just shy of being 34 weeks pregnant and have been having a lot of pain in my hips from sleeping on my side. I bought this hoping it would help and it did for about a week. The only thing I didn't like about this was the foam didn't stay firm enough for my taste as I need a lot of support in between my legs sleeping these days. It was pretty firm when I bought it but after sleeping with it for about a week, I noticed that it just didn't keep its firmness like I was hoping and my hip pain came back. Overall its a good product and but I wouldn't recommend this to a pregnant woman looking for something to ease the pain in their hips. I went back to my regular pillow within a week.
2646578
Works well, I am happy with the ball. I decided to go with this one because it has the feet to keep it from rolling everywhere and I am SO glad I got it. It works beautifully for sitting because I am pregnant, it has helped a lot with my lower back pain and stretching!
415580
I have been suffering from lower back pain (Sacrum area) for 4 months.  I went to a MD and he gave me pain pills and said it would go away on it's own.  After 3 months I decided to go to a chiropractor.  He did some adjustments and also said it should go away on it's own.  So I decided to try this DVD.  It worked!!!  I am nearly pain free.  I am not saying that this will help all back pain, but after seeing two doctors this DVD certainly helped.  If you have lower back (Sacrum) pain, and have consulted a doctor, this may be another option for you.  It helped me after 3 sessions.
2335185
A friend recommended these to help with first trimester nausea, and they seriously work! I feel relief for the first time all week!
338251
I was having some serious lower back pain and neck discomfort even at 12 weeks pregnant. I ordered this pillow to see if I just needed some extra support while sleeping. It gives me the possibility to sleep on either side or on my back. I only didn't give it 5 stars because I personally prefer a slightly softer pillow, so although it gives me the correct support I need, a little more cushion on one end would be nice.
4406965
This is very comfortable and has helped with my lower back pain immensely. When you first sit on it it does feel a bit hard but softens quickly and is comfortable.
899551
Love this. Yoga was something I tried on and off for years, and it had been a long time since I last gave it a shot. But, after doing some research into pain relief (this pregnancy is putting my hips and legs through quite the ringer, plus I am sure once I reach the 3rd trimester my back will be killing me, if I don't do something about it) I found that prenatal yoga may be just the thing to try out. And, even though my balance needs a lot of work, I found that after going through the movements, postures, breathing, etc, just once, that I slept a whole lot better, and wasn't walking like a grandma. Would def' recommend this to preggie friends!
607826
Wonderful product, it seems to improve my back issues.
4273621
I wish I had gotten this earlier in my pregnancy. It's a really great strengthening workout AND it helps relieve muscle tightness and muscle cramps.

This is my first pregnancy. I had been running 4 or 5 days a week, 3-5 miles a day, before morning sickness and fatigue knocked me flat in the first trimester. I did yoga at home during the first trimester, but nothing too strenuous. At about 11 weeks, I started to feel less nauseated and I had more energy. I thought I was going to return to running and do that for most of the rest of my pregnancy. I was wrong. I tried to keep running but my body refused, and I figured that if there's any time I should really be listening to my body, it's now. I started just walking, but walking didn't feel like it was enough of a workout. So I started looking for prenatal exercise DVDs. This one is fantastic.

You do need a resistance band to do this. I bought "Exercise Variable Resistance Band 5-level Latex Tubes - Set": http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XUVA4O/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. You only need one band, but I didn't know which resistance I'd want to use, so I got a set. I'm using light resistance, but I hope to move on to medium as I continue to use this DVD.

The exercises are fantastic. The DVD includes lots of squats and lunges, which I'm sure are preparing me for labor and delivery. They also loosen up my pelvis and back and just feel good. The workout also strengthens my arms and back. It works triceps, biceps, and various back muscles as well as muscles in your pelvis and legs. I only do about 35 minutes of the full-length workout, but I'm working my way up to the full thing. If you want a DVD that works out your muscles to the point that you feel it the next day, this one's for you.

I will update this review when I move into the third trimester section.

Note: I bought two other DVDs from Amazon at the same time. I tried "Amira's Belly Dance & Yoga For Pregnancy" and hated it. It is too kooky and new-age, even for this yogini. It was also not intense enough to feel like a workout. I also got "10 Minute Solution: Prenatal Pilates," which I really like and which I use regularly. I shall review both on their product pages.
2187644
I'm prone to lower back pain, but haven't had any major flares since buying this. A godsend.
3810250
I have been experiencing low back pain for about 3-4 months continuously. I am a mother of two young kids and the strain of lifting my babies on top of recently having giving birth took a toll on me. I've tried countless things to relieve my lower back pain, and see a chiropractor regularly, but still struggled to get actual relief. My chiro recommended an inversion table, but I was hesitant to purchase something so bulky and I wasn't sure I'd feel comfortable using it without my husband home to monitor me. I work from home and really wanted something I could use "whenever" and use quickly and easily. I discovered this back stretcher and felt results within a few days. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now, a couple of times a day, and have noticed a considerable difference. My back pain is not 100% gone, but it is SOOOOOO much better!! I does not hurt my feet, as some other reviewers have mentioned (I am usually barefoot when I use it). I feel the stretch in my lower back and in some cases have felt my spine align itself, which feels amazing. After using this for about a week and a half, my chiro checked my range of motion and said I had improved dramatically. I do agree with some of the other reviewers who mentioned this device would be difficult for someone with very severe back pain. A couple of months ago, my back pain was so bad that I could not get off the floor without a tremendous amount of pain and without calling to my husband for help -- I don't think I would have been able to use the back stretcher then. But, with regular exercise I was able to get myself to a point where I was able to use this stretcher and WOW what a difference!! I am so happy with this purchase.
780488
I bought this because I was starting to get some pelvic pain at about 24-25 weeks pregnant - I'm a pediatric Physical Therapist so staying off my feet isn't really an option.  I've been wearing it for a couple of weeks at work and any other times that I'm on my feet for a while (running errands, cooking, chores, etc).  It definitely helps a lot with the pain, bringing it down from 7-8 territory at times to a much more tolerable 2-3 (and sometimes none at all).  I'm not expecting miracles with the extra weight and joints relaxing from hormones, but it definitely helps to support the weight of my growing belly, which makes things much more comfortable.  When buying, I measured my hips just under my belly where the band would sit, and I was within an inch of the maximum for a Small, so I decided to buy a medium.  It fits with a lot of overlap, and I'm confident I won't outgrow it in these next few months as my belly gets even bigger.  I would definitely recommend if you need some belly support.  It does ride up and roll a little if I'm sitting down for awhile, so I take it off if I'm not going to be up and moving around.
694852
This is a great video.  I researched quite a bit for a good video.  I love that there are so many options and all are available for short time periods.  I have a bad back and was having alot of tailbone and pelvic pain and the stretching portion of this video has REALLY helped me!  I am at 30 weeks with my 4th baby and do the stretches everyday to keep the back pain, pelvic and tail bone pain at bay and it seems to really be working.  Not too mention, I feel and sleep better!  The only thing is that she goes pretty quickly through the exercises, so you may have to pause the first time you do them so you can watch her and make sure that you are doing them right.  I also spend a little more time on each stretch than she gives, but I think that's the beauty of the remote control!
722976
I'm 7 months pregnant and it helps my back pain while working mostly sitting at my desk in the office.
1291140
I now have 2 of these cushions. It has helped me avoid low back and hip pain. Restaurants are using hard seats which cause me pain. I take the cushion to restaurants and many theaters. I have one for home as it helps my posture. It is a little high for me as I'm very short. It takes a few minutes for it to lower with my body weight. I'm not overweight so it takes time to conform. I've found I use it more than I thought I would.