Top 3 Pregnancy pillows
Your bedroom is dark with the thermostat set at a perfectly cool 68 degrees, your bed linens are soft, and you’re wearing your coziest pair of oversized pajamas, but you just can’t get comfortable enough to sleep! Sound familiar? That adorably round bump can be a bit cumbersome when you’re ready to call it a day, and getting a restful night’s sleep can be a struggle.
Most experts advise moms-to-be to sleep on their side, and although experimenting with pillows to prop you up and support you where you need it (like under your abdomen or between your knees) is a good first step to getting comfortable, many expectant moms turn to pregnancy pillows to get the job done.
Feel like you’re in the market for one of these cozy sleeping aids? Well, start researching the options and you’ll quickly realize there are a million to choose from! If you’re not in the mood for an hour-long Google spiral spent comparing and contrasting all the pregnancy pillow options, simply look below at our pregnancy pillow review where we round up the Top 3 pregnancy pillows we found out there.
Note: Before you read our review of the most popular pregnancy pillows currently on the market, you need to decide which shape you want.
Option One: U Shaped Pregnancy Body Pillow: The U Shape pillow creates a big U-shaped nest. You curl up inside and snuggle in for full front and back support all night. Because of this all-around cushioned bumper effect, this body nest pillow is good for back sleepers prone to roll over onto their backs in the middle of the night, but warning, it’s massive. Make sure your partner is on board since it will take up a large portion of your bed!
Option Two: C Shaped Pregnancy Body Pillow: The C Shape pillow wraps around you with the top curve of the “C” resting under your head and the lower curve of the “C” resting in between your legs. The C Shape is smaller and a bit more manageable than the full U shape (although it’s still a bulky item!), but it will require you to readjust in the middle of the night if you tend to turn over a lot.
Option Three: Pregnancy Wedge Pillow: The wedge is a small, sloped, compact pillow that you can easily place under your bump or behind your back for targeted support.
Best U Shaped pregnancy Pillow
Leachco Back ‘N Belly Contoured Body Pillow
The highly rated Leachco Back ‘N Belly Contoured Body Pillow features a U shape that provides equal support for your back and belly at the same time. There’s no need to reposition during the night, simply turn from side to side and receive a custom, contoured fit. This body nest pillow is available to purchase on Amazon, Nordstrom and Buy Buy Baby.
Note: Different retailers may sell slightly different models of Leachco products. The “basic” models have a cover that is not removable, the “original” models have a removable sham-style cover, and the “chic” models have a removable zippered cover in different fabrics. Prices will vary.
best C Shaped pregnancy Pillow
Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow
The popular Leachco Snoogle’s “C” or hook shape supports your hips, back, neck, and tummy. It’s available to purchase on Amazon, Nordstrom, and Buy Buy Baby. If this pillow seems a little too large, try the Mini Snoogle.
Note: Different retailers may sell slightly different models of Leachco products. The “basic” models have a cover that is not removable, the “original” models have a removable sham-style cover, and the “chic” models have a removable zippered cover in different fabrics. Prices will vary.
best Wedge Shaped pregnancy Pillow
This compact and portable wedge-shaped pillow provides targeted support for your bump, knees or back. Place it where you want it and easily change positions while you sleep.
Need More Options?
Need a few more pregnancy pillow options to mull over before you’re ready to commit? Check out some more popular products below.
Snuggle-Pedic Full Body Pillow -This is an excellent basic, long rectangular body pillow for pregnancy and beyond.
Moonlight Slumber Comfort-U Total Support Body Pillow – U Shape
Boppy Slipcovered Total Body Pillow – C Shape
Hiccapop Pregnancy Pillow Wedge – Wedge Shape
We hope our pregnancy pillow review helped you choose the best support for your growing belly!
Enhance Your Pregnancy Sleep…Beyond the Pillow!
Having trouble sleeping while pregnant? We’ve been there! Elevate your evening bedtime routine with Nurtured 9’s luxe, expertly curated sleepy-time essentials for a more comfortable pregnancy and postpartum experience. Build yourself a box full of goodies that’ll bring comfort and relaxation straight to your doorstep.
Nurtured 9 maternity and postpartum pajama set
The Nurtured 9 Sleep Well Pregnancy Bundle
8 Sheep Organics Sleepy Body Lotion
From swollen feet to restless legs to a sore lower back, sleep can be a real struggle, even without considering the multiple trips to the bathroom! 8 Sheep Organics has created the ultimate formula to tackle all of these woes at once. Massage the non-greasy, moisture-packed magnesium lotion for restless legs on all of your achy break-y parts, while enjoying deep breaths of the lavender oil to help send yourself into a peaceful dreamland more easily.
Sherpa-Lined Sleep Mask
This sleep mask is like covering your eyes in happy clouds sending you off to dreamland so you can get all the pregnancy ZZZs! A luxe eye mask will also most certainly come in handy down the road when baby decides to sleep during broad daylight and not at night.
Nurtured 9 Cozy Ribbed Knit Maternity Robe
Our super soft and cozy maternity robe is the only thing you’ll want to wrap around you when the temperature drops (or the AC is cranked up high) and you start to unwind before bed. With a relaxed silhouette, this comfortable layer easily drapes over you as your shape goes through all of its beautiful changes, from nesting to new baby. And of course the nursing-friendly functionality means you may never want (or need!) to take it off!
Palermo Replenishing Salt Bath Soak
What better way to get ready for bed than to first envelop oneself in a cozy, luxurious, and warm bath? Hand harvested, sun dried Himalayan Pink & Dead Sea Salts are known to remove toxins, stimulate circulation and soothe sore muscles, while the Rose Geranium, Jasmine and Coconut Oils hydrate and give off the most beautiful scent. Light some candles, put on the wind down playlist and take a moment Just For You, Mama with the Palermo Himalayan salt bath soak.
Wooden body massager
Pregnancy aches and pains unfortunately come with the territory, but luckily you can find some relief as you get ready to slide into bed! Although we wish we could send you to a spa at the end of each achy day, the next best thing is this gentle handheld wooden massager for pregnancy that you can use at home.
Earth Mama Organic Heartburn Tea + “Just For You Mama” Mug
Heartburn is one of the peskiest pregnancy side effects and it will absolutely make it hard to sleep! We helped manage our heartburn by sipping this tea for acid reflux from Earth Mama - it’s a comforting, relaxing way to relieve indigestion before bedtime! An added special bonus is sipping your tea from our favorite handcrafted mug with the lovely sentiment “Just For You Mama” subtly stamped into the side.
Pregnancy Hacks
There’s nothing like a good book to get your mind and body prepped and ready for slumber. This book, written by two-time mama and author Amanda Shapin Michelson, offers hundreds of amazing and simple hacks to help you feel more comfortable and happier for your nine months of pregnancy.
Kari Gran Essential Hydrating Lavender Tonic
Morning sickness, fatigue, dry skin…pregnancy certainly has its ups and downs. For a luxurious, burst of hydration with a soothing & sleepy lavender scent, we love the Kari Gran hydrating tonic that features a blend of eco-luxe, clean, and organic ingredients that fortify and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. It’s a truly incredible way to wind down before hitting the sheets.
Snow Fox Japanese Cherry Blossom + White Tea Sheet Mask
Part of a soothing bedtime routine includes a solid nightly skincare routine. Aside from all of the skin benefits (ie: smoothing, brightening, and plumping!), the entire process of applying a sheet mask at the end of the day just FEELS luxurious and relaxing. Going through a routine of caring for yourself will set you up for a calm, peaceful, more restful night!
Sleep Well Pregnancy Gift Bundle
And finally, if you don’t want to curate-your-own Nurtured 9 box, simply choose our expertly designed Sleep Well Pregnancy Bundle, a luxurious bedtime routine that’s already been curated for you! It features elevated pregnancy sleep aid items: a beautiful and flowy nursing-friendly maternity/postpartum nightgown, a super-soft sleep mask, lavender-scented magnesium-based body lotion for moisturized skin and soothed muscles, a nourishing facial sheet mask, and a dry brush. All of these elements complement one another perfectly to help the you relax, unwind, and sleep better. Go ahead and treat yourself to better sleep, Mama!
Wishing you all health, happiness…and lots and lots of sleep!