The best Maternity Pillows: Reddit reviews

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To piggy back on this post. They also make a big pregnancy pillow in the shape of a 'C' I know I know..... pregnancy? It wraps around you. It is amazing. My youngest is 9 and I can't get rid of it. 🤣 There are lots out there but here is a link to give you the idea. https://www.amazon.com/PharMeDoc-Pregnancy-Pillow-Jersey-Shaped/dp/B01KIQH2VU

I’m too poor to feel hugged, but maybe you can afford it.

https://www.amazon.com/PharMeDoc-Pregnancy-Maternity-Detachable-Extension/dp/B07JR3T1G6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=full+body+pillows&qid=1622683679&sprefix=full+body+pi&sr=8-1

Lmao my husband calls mine “the pool floaty” - but it’s not the same one you have. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N44MTLJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HH0M0F0HKXTFPST8WKCQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

But at 38 weeks, he’s sick of it being it the bed already. He wants to cuddle me again lol.

Dude, these headaches have been so gnarly. I woke up with my head pounding today and couldn't kick it until around 3pm. Now my system is all out of wack and I'm glued to the toilet 🙄 Glad today is Saturday because it hasn't been a productive one!

On a lighter note, made my first official pregnancy purchase today. This pillowlooked amazing and got great reviews. Can't wait to break it in! Already struggling with sleep and hoping this will help 🤞

I have the BEST pillow!!! Will be using it PP, and even when not pregnant because it’s just that great! It’s comfortable for me (38 weeks), and if I get up my SO takes it over, the cat loves it, and so does the dog! My SO loves it so much that he demands we buy him one for him as well!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N44MTLJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I absolutely don’t think it’s too early to get it either! I didn’t get mine until around 20 weeks and wish I had this all along to be honest!

I went with the PharMeDoc pillow from Amazon because it has a removable portion to make it from a u shape to a c shape and has a flat part for my arm! That was part of the reason I waited so long with getting one too but this one is amazing !

PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JR3T1G6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow (with Travel/Storage Bag) U-Shape Full Body Pillow Maternity Support Detachable Extension https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JR3T1G6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PEMJ83WG2XWBE23EEJM1

I bought this along with a wedge to help with hip pain.

Pregnancy pillow recommendation amazon link My pregnancy pillow arrived today. I’m snuggled in bed with it right now! It’s so cozy. It has a detachable side Incase you don’t want to be enclosed I guess & a flat part so that you can have an arm under it without the weight of the pillow. I can report in the AM thread how I slept with it. I definitely like it a lot better than my last pregnancy pillow

Love the Pharmedoc pregnancy pillow. I’m also a side sleeper with an arm under the pillow, and the C shaped pillow was perfect.

I bought one of those gigantic u-shaped pregnancy pillows that sounds pathetic but actually really helped. Like this one. That, and most of all was my dog cuddled up with me every night too.

Hang in there 💛 I’m so so sorry for your loss.

I take Unisom every night before bed it can help me fall back asleep most of the time though lately it hasn't been working as well. For hunger make sure you at least have a small snack before bed to try and avoid waking up hungry, or some people like to have crackers or a small munchie next to there bed if you wake up hungry.

For body pillows I just got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DVKJXFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ranges from $40-50 on amazon price tends to flux a bit. Its been helping me a little bit. To help with the itchy try and lotion up good after you shower where ever that is, as the itchy is probably due to dry skin but it could be other things. Try to find why you are itchy and start treating that before you go to sleep. If you are hot, try adding a fan, turning down the AC a bit more, or even have a spray bottle with water near your bed can all be options to help with being overheated. Best of luck getting some better sleep!

It's never too early for a pregnancy pillow! My husband bought me this one and it's been great for resting my sore boobs. I'm 5'5 and it's plenty long enough for me, I guess it depends on how you sleep.

Yes!!! It’s so much better even just for a normal body. This is what I got: it’s a u so it does take up space, but each side is pretty narrow so not more space in total than a body pillow or king pillow. I like that it soft Jersey fabric is cooling- cause I get hot when I sleep, but not with this!
Also, for those asking why not just multiple pillows instead, It is soooo much easier to switch sides and move around without reannging three pillows. And so I can roll or adjust without waking me husband (or me as much). It keeps the pillows in nice placement related to one another instead of my knee pillow falling off the bed while I adjust a head pillow. Trust me, so much better arrangement. https://www.amazon.com/PharMeDoc-Pregnancy-Maternity-Detachable-Extension/dp/B07JR3T1G6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&hvadid=78202815305560&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvqmt=e&keywords=pharmedoc+pregnancy+pillow&qid=1612976242&sr=8...

I’ve got the c-shaped one, which now that I’m later in my third trimester it’s pretty essential to have a pillow with an “escape route” vs the u-shaped (but I think I would have liked the u-shaped more in 2nd trimester). But honestly, if I could give any advice I would just say don’t skimp on anything sleep related. Getting good sleep will be #1 for her for the foreseeable future! That being said, there are plenty of good pillows for affordable prices. She should try a few out!

I got this one.

Here you go! https://www.amazon.sg/PharMeDoc-Pregnancy-U-Shape-Maternity-Support/dp/B07JR3T1G6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=96605400900&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv5uKBhD6ARIsAGv9a-xDrHpGBHjz42dLpMilIzym-MaeXfalqLTfDARBXO2kceXBWRwm_vEaArTpEALw_wcB&hvadid=437...

I have this one and like it. My husband made me order it at around 17 weeks and even though I thought I didn't need it at first, it has made a difference in sleep comfort for sure.

Can’t live without this pillow.

PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow, U-Shape Cooling Cover - Dark Grey with Detachable Side - Support for Back, Hips, Legs, Belly for Pregnant Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHSQ1SF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_31V9PDDQRS65EQKGHAYN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one during my last pregnancy. Part is removable if you feel too “closed in” with the original configuration.

PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow, Grey U-Shape Full Body Pillow and Maternity Support - Support for Back, Hips, Legs, Belly for Pregnant Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JR3T1G6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ARNBP06P2HNDV13QQX3A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Afaik, it's just when it becomes uncomfortable. I find if i'm able to wrap my whole body around the pillow while on my left side, it almost feels like stomach sleeping? I'm a back and stomach sleeper and side sleeping has been fun to get used to. I feel like I don't know how to position my shoulders without them getting sore, but the pillow helps.

This is the one I have. I got the cooling cover and it's quite nice. It's U-shaped, but one of the sides is detachable, and there's a divot for your arm.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WHSQ1SF/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought mine late second trimester with my son and wish I had gotten it earlier. Thanks for the reminder to break it out now! I have the PharMeDoc C-shaped pillow and love it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KIQH2VU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FN14CMECJG0J878ZQTRW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Definitely not too early, I’m already obsessed with mine

I have one that I got off amazon before i got pregnant and I love it! I am someone who gets hot really fast and very easily (even before pregnancy) I sleep on my side basically with my arm over the pillow and with it in between my legs. I’ve only ever woken up sweaty once but I’m guessing that was from my down comforter my husband put over me along with a blanket haha but the pillow hasn’t given me any problems! Here’s the link if you want to check it out ! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N44MTLJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7h9CTXAFq3EP8

I recommend looking into a PharMeDoc one, the one I got has a cooling cover (which is a GAME CHANGER compared to the Jersey cover on my last one) and has a detachable side. It’s U shaped with it attached, which I use as back support and it’s amazing, but if you don’t end up liking that you could remove it and have a roughly L shaped one that will support your leg and belly and still have a place to rest your head too. I’ll link the one I got so you can see but I saw in your flair you’re in Germany so it may not work.

The PharMeDoc pillow I bought

https://www.amazon.ca/Queen-Rose-Pregnancy-Shaped-Maternity/dp/B01B5ITZ4M

I love this one. I didn’t pay full price, it was on sale when I purchased. It’s soft which is how I prefer my pillows, feels nice to have between my knees and I tuck it right into my back and it’s very supportive back there.

I bought this pregnancy pillow from Amazon ($45) and I love it. It's slightly pricier than some of the other ones out there, but here's why I've found it was worth it:

1. Soft, smooth breathable cotton on the outside. I get clammy at night with polyester, so this is perfectttttt
2. Removable cover on all pieces, machine washable, easy to keep clean
3. One half of the long arms of the U shape unzips/detaches, which is super nice for when my boo is around and we want to cuddle.
4. The arms of the U shape are long enough that I can wedge them between my legs and they support me pretty much down to the ankle.
5. The stuffing is sturdy and stays put (unlike some pillows that get lumpy after repeated use.

Overall, been using mine for months now and love it.

I’m only 20 weeks so not real big yet but I got this pillow and I take half a unisom at night. I’m still getting to the pillow but I do feel more supported. I like that one side comes off so I can arrange it how I want or flip it and use my own pillow.

Good luck!

here’s the one I have

I really like it! Particularly because when i turn from side to side (like 179474 times per night) i don’t have to take it with me, because there’s a support on each side. It makes me feel like I’m getting a “fresh” side if that makes sense? I’m sure there are plenty out there and I would imagine they all work essentially the same. I bought it for my last pregnancy and got it back out around 10w mostly because i just like it. You can also unzip and remove one “arm” and i took that to the hospital with me for labor and breastfeeding and it worked decently for that too.

I will disclose that I have never washed it and ya know, judge how you will on that one...

https://www.amazon.com/Unique-Shaped-Pregnancy-Removable-55-inch/dp/B06W56XFQ4

I will never stop using it. It is my favorite thing Ive ever owned. If the house was burning I would grab the pillow ok. I literally cannot say enough about it. The grey jersey cover is great.

I would second the memory foam topper - 3” thickness is the minimum. Memory foam for between the knees too - or a “pregnancy pillow” that is shaped like a big U so you get support for your leg without having to shift a smaller pillow around. I use mine upside down as the top doesn’t work for me as a head pillow. There are many brands. Here’s a link to one.

https://www.amazon.ca/PharMeDoc-Pregnancy-Maternity-Detachable-Extension/dp/B07JR3T1G6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=66655253732&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhvf6BRCkARIsAGl1GGjf_8mWbWhyJRFplEBNmA7KAIUpByLpWpWEyGPYTCgmOkdi4ZUH5L8aAq6xEALw_wcB&hvadi...

You might also speak to your doctor about amitriptyline. It’s an anti-depressant but has been prescribed for years to people with pain-induced insomnia. It has some contraindications but worth mentioning to your doctor. It helped me enormously for years.

I recently got this one and legitimately look forward to going to bed all day (both because fatigue is real(!) but also because it’s just so cozy!)

PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KIQH2VU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share