Pregnancy Pillow | Best Products for Pregnancy

A good night’s sleep can often seem unattainable during pregnancy, with increasing aches, pains and discomfort occurring after the second trimester of pregnancy. Adding a pregnancy pillow to cradle, and support your body, can mean a much better sleep, and less aches during the day.

When do I need a pregnancy pillow?

There’s not a set stage, or time in your pregnancy when you should start using a pregnancy pillow. When sleep becomes challenging, or if you find it difficult to change positions when you sleep, you might like to invest in a pregnancy pillow. For many women, this is around week 20, when the belly starts to expand.

How do I use a pregnancy pillow?

Depending on the shape and style of the pillow, you’ll use it to support your body while you sleep. For an extended pillow, you could prop one leg over, and the other below, with your belly slightly supported. For other curved pillows, you can cradle your body and support your belly. You can also use your pillow for breastfeeding once bub arrives.

Which pregnancy pillow is best?

There are so many pregnancy pillows on the market, which is why we’ve created this list, researching which pillows are best for expectant mums. Each pillow will offer different functionality and support, and also at different price points. Look for a pillow that is medium to firm, so that it’s soft enough to be comfortable, but not too soft that it will flatten overnight and lack support as you sleep.

Pillowtalk Body Buddy Foam Core Pillow

The Gentle Dreams Body Buddy Foam Core Pillow is great for extra support with it’s hug-able supportive shape. It’s simplistic design, and affordable price, makes it an ideal buy to use throughout pregnancy. With the foam core feature, it’s great for those who need a little extra support, as it resists flattening.

RRP $39.95

Snug Hug Companion Pillow

The Snug Hugs Premium Cuddle Companion offers comfort and style. Settle into relaxation wherever you please, you can use your pillow on the couch, in your bed, even outside. The 100% organic cotton pillow cases are easily removable and machine washable.

RRP $149.95

Baby Bunting Cradletight Maternity Pillow

Specifically shaped for comfort, the Cradletight Pillow is designed to support expectant mums during the second and third trimester of her pregnancy, a time when pregnant women need the sleep most, but often find it challenging to get comfortable. With it’s unique curved shape, it works around the body, snuggling between the legs for better body alignment.

RRP $74.95

Bellybean Maternity Pillow

A gentle, supportive pregnancy pillow for your growing belly, the Bellybean Maternity Pillow helps alleviate aches and pains, to reduce sleep disturbances. It’s small size means it’s easy to store, and allows your partner to sleep beside you, unlike other bulky pregnancy pillows.

RRP $89.95

Big W Dymples Pregnancy Pillow

Pillowtalk Dentons Pregnancy Pillow

Expertly designed to help side sleepers support the weight of your baby during pregnancy, the Pregnancy Support Pillow ensures ideal posture for a more comfortable nights sleep. Health fresh treated for control of bacteria, mould and mildew with a breathable, machine washable removable cotton cover this pillow is easy to care for to keep you supported throughout your pregnancy.

RRP $64.95

Clevamama Body & Bump Maternity Pillow

The Clevamama Body & Bump Maternity Pillow is ideal for pregnancy, in the way it follows the natural curve of the body. Ergonomically designed, it provides support to critical areas such as the head, neck, baby bump, back, pelvis, legs and knees. It’s also able to be twisted and used as feeding pillow once your little one arrives.

RRP $189.95

Big W Big Softie Pregnancy Wedge

A more simplistic maternity pillow, the Big Softies Pregnancy Wedge is a supportive cushion for the stomach and back during pregnancy and after. It’s affordable, and has an easy-to-remove cover, making laundering a breeze.

RRP $15

Catch.com.au Maternity Pillow

Potentially the best value pregnancy pillow on the market, particularly in terms of size, the Catch.com.au Maternity Pillow is made with a 100% cotton exterior cover and filled with plush polyester hollow fibre. Designed to reduce pressure points and improve your sleep quality during the pregnancy period. Easily bend and scrunch to adjust to the position that is most comfortable for you.

RRP $39.98

sleepybelly Pregnancy Pillow

Sleepybelly’s unique 3-piece design allows for optimal comfort, through the duration of your pregnancy however you sleep. The Sleepybelly surrounds your tummy and back. One side provides support and relief for your tummy and the other side prevents you from rolling onto your back during the night.

RRP $139.95

Butterfly Maternity Pillow

The Butterfly Maternity Pillow is 100% Australian owned and made, with their unique Butterfly wings created to cradle your bump and support your back – whichever side you sleep on. Compact and flexible, the Butterfly Maternity Pillow makes it easy to turn and reposition in bed for a comfier sleep, while maintaining alignment in your hips and spine to reduce pressure and discomfort in your back.

RRP $147