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Sleeping After Surgery & Recovery Resources

Resources and recovery tips for post-surgical sleep, mastectomy recovery, and sleep hygiene for optimal healing

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Mastectomy Pillow: The Best Gift for Yourself or a Loved One During Breast Cancer

Mastectomy Pillow: The Best Gift for Yourself or a Loved One During Breast Cancer

Facing a mastectomy can be an immensely fearful moment, carrying with it an influx of overwhelming questions, worry, and emotional pain at the same time that patients are in the...
Tagged: Breast Cancer Breast Surgery Mastectomy Mastectomy Recovery
An elderly woman rests in bed. If you're caring for an elderly or disabled loved one, explore our article on positioning pillows for the elderly and help them get better sleep today.

Positioning Pillows for Elderly and Disabled Loved Ones: The Complete Caregiver's Guide

You know that sinking feeling when you tuck your elderly or disabled loved one into bed, arrange their pillows just so, and return two hours later to find them in...
Tagged: Better Sleep Disabled Elderly Orthopedic Sleeping Positions
Post Surgery Pillows

Post Surgery Pillows

What is a Post Surgery Pillow, and Do You Need One? Post Surgery Pillows are specifically designed for the unique needs of healing after surgery where parts of the body...
Tagged: General Surgery Pillows
Why is Self-Care So Hard?

Why is Self-Care So Hard?

We all agree that self-care is important, even critical.  Yet self-care often feels elusive and unattainable.  Why is it so hard to take care of ourselves most of the time...
Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

You never forget the moment you are diagnosed with breast cancer. For me, it was the first time I opted for a 3D mammogram in 2017. I received a call...
Tagged: Breast Cancer Breast Surgery Mastectomy Mastectomy Recovery

Do You Really Need All These Pillows?

Honest writing about sleep - and recovery - from someone who’s been there. Rachel’s thoughts on all those pillows! Recovering from any surgery can be challenging. Once you add cancer into...
The Sleep Again Story

The Sleep Again Story

  Rachel Baumel, pictured above (left) with Kate Devlin created the Sleep Again Pillow System out of necessity - this is her story! If anyone asked me five years ago...
Tagged: Breast Cancer Mastectomy Mastectomy Recovery

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice from your healthcare provider. Sleep Again Pillows are positioning support products designed to help maintain sleep positions recommended by medical professionals during recovery and for therapeutic use.

Always follow your surgeon's or physician's specific post-operative instructions and positioning requirements. Medical guidance from your healthcare team takes precedence over any general information provided here. Recovery timelines, positioning angles, and product suitability vary based on individual surgical procedures, medical conditions, and patient-specific factors.

Consult your healthcare provider before purchasing positioning equipment if you have specific medical concerns or questions about whether these products are appropriate for your recovery or medical condition(s). Your medical team can provide personalized recommendations based on your unique situation.

Sleep Again Pillows do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. These products provide positioning support to help maintain sleep angles and positions as directed by your healthcare provider.