Pregnancy or maternity pillows, are designed to support your body and make sleep more comfortable during pregnancy. They can help with aches and pains, such as back and hip pain but can also be quite practical after birth. Our Top 5 lists are always based on comfort, impact on the environment, chemicals used, the values of the company producing them and cost, so lets dive in and have a look at the best pregnancy pillows on the market.
Natal Comfort Anna Pregnancy pillows
What we love about them:
- This is one of the only front sleeping pillows available.
- Front sleeping can really help those suffering with pain in the hips, pelvis, back and shoulders.
- They are a UK based company that specialise in this pillow only (so they know what they’re talking about).
- They have won multiple awards for this pillow.
- They work with healthcare professionals (allowing prone lying while patients are being treated).
- They have research backing the use of their pillow on their website (and you know we love research).
- They have partnered with the University of Manchester and Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manchester to continue building on the existing medical research.
Best feature:
- Tummy lying / prone lying provides pain relief for hip and back pain.
Link to where to buy it here
PharMeDoc Full Body Pregnancy Pillow:
What we love about them:
- These ‘c’ shaped pregnancy pillow design replaces need for multiple bed pillows, helping support your back, hips, knees, neck and head.
- The adjustable material adapts to your belly and back when you want to sleep, read, nurse, or watch TV.
- The cover is 100% cotton, making it cool and washable.
- The shape of the pillow can help to stop you rolling on to your back whist pregnant, read more about sleeping when pregnant HERE.
- They are not particularly expensive for their size.
Best feature:
- Research suggests that this is the best shape of pregnancy pillow.
Link to where to buy it here
BBhugme Maternity Pillows:
What we love about them:
- It’s hard not to love everything about these pillows and the company. Bbhugme® was created by three chiropractors from Norway. The pillows were designed to help aches and pains that ladies were suffering with during their pregnancies but the company is all about sustainability (that’s why we love it the most).
- It comes in the most beautiful storage / transport bag.
- They use pressure relieving material for comfort but you can also adjust how much firmness there is using the adjustable pebbles.
- The pillows are made from Biofoam®, which is produced from plant and vegetable waste and is certified industrially compostable in accordance with EN 13432.
- The products are delivered in reusable textile bags, repurposed from surplus fabric.
Best feature:
- Good for the environment.
- Adjustable to suit you and your stage.
Link to where to buy it here
Purflo Breathe Pregnancy Pillow:
What we love about it:
- It features a central 3D spacer mesh panel that follows the natural shape of an expectant Mum. The top and bottom of the pillow are curved to support the head, hips, knees and ankles in the right places.
- The contoured shape of the Pillow makes a good back support cushion beyond the maternity stage and when feeding baby.
- It’s smaller than some of the other pregnancy pillows so doesn’t feel as bulky and is a little easier to transport around.
- The actual cushion can be washed in the washer, we haven’t come across many others that allow this type of washing (good for when baby is feeding / sick).
- Purflo launched its first product in 1996 and is a UK based company.
Best feature:
- They look really beautiful and are easy to carry around.
Link to where to buy it here
Silentnight V Pillows:
What we love about them:
- Well, it’s got to be the price! They’re one of the cheapest on the market and available in most major stores and on Amazon.
- It’s hypoallergenic.
- They come with a lot of good reviews.
- There are a lot of different shapes available also – see here.
- The pillows comes as a standard pillow in white, but you can buy additional pillow cases to jazz it up a bit (see here).
- Silentnight are a trusted brand and based in the UK (Lancashire).
Why buy this one:
- They are the cheapest on the market and a trusted company.
Link to where to buy it here
Conclusion:
As you can see, the best pregnancy pillows on the market vary greatly in size, shape, look and price. A lot is down to personal preference but shapes and sizes have been researched leading to the evolution of these essential pregnancy aids.