Best maternity pillow

Getting a good night’s sleep during pregnancy is often easier said than done. Between getting up multiple times each night to go to the toilet, pregnancy insomnia, leg cramps and a growing belly, getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult. This is where pregnancy pillows come in! They are designed to provide support for your growing baby and belly. We’ve done the research on all the types of pregnancy pillows so you don’t have to. So, whether you’re looking for a c-shape, wedge or full body, we’ve found a sleep pillow to suit any budget and baby bump.

Can a pregnancy pillow help me sleep safely during pregnancy?

Sleeping on your side is safest when you’re pregnant. If you’re not usually a side sleeper, a pregnancy pillow could help stop you from rolling on to your back while you’re sleeping.

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Why do I need a pregnancy pillow?

Pregnancy pillows can be great for keeping your neck, back and hips aligned, reducing pressure on your hips and pubic bone. If you’re coping with common pregnancy symptoms such as heartburn and leg cramps a pregnancy pillow can help to relieve those too.

And it’s not just during pregnancy that these pillows come in handy. Many pillows that help with your pregnancy sleep are designed to be useful after your baby is born. The pillows can double up as a nursing pillow to support your baby when you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding. They can also provide support when you’re cuddling with your baby for some bonding time too.

Which pregnancy pillow is best?

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• SleepyBelly
• Butterfly Maternity
• Pillow Pod
• 4Baby Pregnancy Wedge
• Dentons Pregnancy Pillow
• Pregnancy Pillows Bamboo Full Body Pillow
• Zanui Dreamaker Pregnancy Pillow
• Growbright Body Support Pillow
• Beebuy 2 Piece Detachable Pregnancy Pillow Set

SleepyBelly

One of the top recommended pregnancy pillows on the market is SleepyBelly. This is a fully adjustable three-piece pregnancy pillow that offers back, side and tummy support exactly where you need it. With removable covers, you can easily keep your pillows clean, and additional covers can be purchased. SleepyBelly boast a 4.9/5 star rating from their customers, and are so confident you’ll love it too that they offer a 30-night sleep comfort trial, so if you don’t love it send it back for a full refund!

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Butterfly Maternity

The Butterfly Maternity Pillow sports a double wedge design, which offers both support for your growing bump and lower back. The body-hugging design cushions your belly while aligning your hips and preventing you from rolling onto your back while you sleep. The Butterfly Maternity pillow has removable covers in plenty of designs and colours to suit your taste. An added bonus of this pillow is you can purchase an additional cover which converts your pillow into a feeding cushion once your baby is born. This pillow also has a huge 90-night risk-free trial - they are really confident you’ll love their pillow!

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Pillow Pod

The Pillow Pod replaces the need to create a cushion castle in your bed to help support your growing belly and aching body. This is a full-body support companion that is specially designed to cradle your body and support your neck, hips and legs to promote more comfortable sleep. The cover on the Pillow Pod is removable for ease of washing, and additional covers can be purchased in a variety of colours.

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4Baby Pregnancy Wedge

The 4Baby Pregnancy Wedge, is an affordable option for parents-to-be who are looking for belly or back support at bedtime. As a smaller wedge, it is easy to reposition for maximum comfort when and where it’s needed. If you have limited space, this compact pillow would be a great choice. The cover is also removable for easy laundering to keep your pillow clean.

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Dentons Pregnancy Pillow

The Dentons Pregnancy Pillow, is a specially contoured pillow to help support your growing belly during pregnancy. While sleeping or resting, the pillow takes the weight of the baby which is not only comfortable, but it allows the back muscles to relax and rest, reducing back pain. The cotton fabric cover is removable and machine washable.

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Pregnancy Pillows Bamboo Full Body Pillow

The Bamboo Full Body Pillow from Pregnancy Pillows Australia is designed to offer your body a comfortable and supportive night’s sleep. With the support from a long pillow, you can sleep soundly while relieving pressure from your torso, neck and back. It’s made from ultra-soft shredded memory foam, which means it won’t go flat over time, and is dust-mite resistant, cool, and comfortable.

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Zanui Dreamaker Pregnancy Pillow

The Dreamaker Pregnancy Pillow is a C-shaped pillow that supports your neck, spine, hips, legs and belly all at the same time. Rest your head on the top curve of the pillow, it then extends to support down your back, then curves again between your legs to support your hips, before ending at your torso to support your growing belly.

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Growbright Body Support Pillow

The Growbright Body Support Pillow is a full-length pregnancy body pillow. It can be positioned along your front to support your growing belly, behind your back to prevent rolling onto your back while you sleep, or between your legs to support your hips. This pillow can assist with pelvic pain while you sleep if you place one leg on each side of the pillow in a cradling position.

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Beebuy 2 Piece Detachable Pregnancy Pillow Set

The Beebuy Australia Pregnancy Pillow Set is uniquely designed to be detached into two separate pieces to design a pillow to suit your needs. You can create a C or a J shape with your cushion to achieve support in the places you most require it, plus there’s a butterfly-shaped pillow to add additional support to your belly and back.

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