Prone Recumbancy Aid and Related Methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cushion to assist pregnant women with sleeping in a prone position.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of a pregnant user lying in a prone position comprising:
 obtaining a pillow with two openings connected by a spinal support column, wherein one of the openings is larger than the other and wherein two open areas are provided to a left side and a right side of the spinal support column for accommodating sensitive breasts;   positioning the pillow on a flat surface; and,   lying on top of the pillow so that the face aligns with the smaller opening, a first breast is positioned in the open area on the left side of the spinal support column, a right breast is positioned in the open area on the right side of the spinal support column, wherein the spinal support column supports and maintains a user's spine while lying in a prone position by supporting the sternum, and the abdomen aligns with the larger opening.   
     
     
         2 . A method of lying in a prone position according to  claim 1  wherein the top half and the bottom half of the pillow are constructed from two different materials. 
     
     
         3 . A method of lying in a prone position according to  claim 2  wherein the top half is constructed from a soft, cushioning material, and the bottom half is constructed from a rigid material. 
     
     
         4 . A method of lying in a prone position according to  claim 3  wherein the top half is constructed from high density visco-elastic foam. 
     
     
         5 . A method of lying in a prone position according to  claim 3  wherein the bottom half of the pillow features air flow holes underneath the smaller round opening. 
     
     
         6 . A method of lying in a prone position according to  claim 1  further comprising placing a support strap across the larger opening. 
     
     
         7 . A method of lying in a prone position according to  claim 6  wherein further comprising adjusting the position of the support strap. 
     
     
         8 . A method of lying in a prone position according to  claim 7  wherein the support strap is adjusted using hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         9 . A method of lying in prone position according to  claim 8  wherein the support strap is constructed from durable light weight fabric.