Firm mattress for (expecting) mom and dad

[Anonymous]

My desire for a new firm mattress is increasing as I sink more into our very cheap 10-year-old mattress at night. We are dreaming of Tempurpedic, but they are so expensive. What have others found to make it though pregnancy (and hopefully for several years afterward)?

[Anonymous]

I don't think those expensive mattresses are worth it. A regular mattress is just fine and you should change it every 10 years, so I guess you are due for a new mattress around now. What about a pregnancy sleeping pillow? Have you tried that? I've heard they are great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My desire for a new firm mattress is increasing as I sink more into our very cheap 10-year-old mattress at night. We are dreaming of Tempurpedic, but they are so expensive. What have others found to make it though pregnancy (and hopefully for several years afterward)?

The life expectancy for most mattresses are 8-10 years so if you have had your mattress for 10 years it is time to shop for another one. What I have shared with my clients when they are shopping for a new mattress is to take the time and try them out, lay down on them not just sit on them. You have a better feel to what is comfortable for you. But just remember, what may be comfort for you may not be comfortable for your partner. Tempurpedic has a 20 year warranty and most orthopedic mattresses have a 15-20 year warranty which is a great deal to consider. The Healthy Back store would be a great place to start and they carry both Tempurpedic and orthopedic mattresses.

Good Luck!