The 5 best pregnancy pillows for Australian mums

Let’s face it, we probably all need a body pillow every single day of our lives, but when you’re a pregnant woman you need the sort of extra support these pillows can offer even more.

The 5 best pregnancy pillows for Australian mums

We’ve tracked down five of the best pregnancy pillows for Australian mums. These will comfily support mums-to-be as they snooze, preventing various aches and pains and giving them a much better chance of a decent night’s sleep.

In no particular order, here are some of our very favourites …

1. Butterfly maternity pillow with cover

The light and compact size means you can take it with you anywhere, and doesn’t take up too much room in the bed unlike many pregnancy pillows. 

What do reviewers say?

“This pillow was a life saver all throughout my pregnancy. Lightweight, small and easy to use, it provided me with so much support for my growing belly and ensured I was sleeping in a safe position for me and baby. I’m now currently 39 weeks pregnant and still cannot go a night without it. Highly recommend this pillow to anyone that’s pregnant!” – Jessica

2. Woolcomfort Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Body Pillow

This pillow comes in 8 different colours to suit your decor and it’s made in Australia. It comes with an organic cotton pillowcase and is filled with memory resistant polyester fibre. This pillow provides support for back, shoulders and neck during pregnancy and beyond. This Woolcomfort pillow also comes with a bamboo pillowcase.

What do reviewers say?

“Very happy with it! It’s comfortable and has helped me sleep much better at night,” a reviewer wrote.

3. Queen Rose Full Body Pregnancy Pillow

This ‘U’ shaped pillow provides support for pregnancy and beyond. It’s filled with a dense Bionic Polyethylene to provide side-sleeping comfort and is designed to remain plump and fluffy in the long term.

What do reviewers say?

“Let me tell you this pillow is worth all 5 stars!” a reviewer of this pregnancy pillow posted.

“It is so comfortable and supports me perfectly while sleeping. I’ve had it a little over a month and sleep so much better now. I love that I can cuddle it and it’s not too hot or heavy to keep my arms under.”

4. Leachco Snoogle Original Total Body Pillow

This body pillow was developed by a registered nurse and mother, specifically for use during pregnancy. It provides comfort and much-needed support, and it’s design also reduces body heat. It comes with a machine washable cover and contains a polyester filling.

What do reviewers say?

“Around 20 weeks of pregnancy, I decided to jump in and give this a try and I’m so glad I did! From day one I have had no back pain upon waking up,” one review said.

“This pillow is amazing. I bought it when I was 3 months pregnant. Sometimes I sleep with it in the front and sometimes in the back. It’s extremely comfortable and supportive either way. I like it better than a regular body pillow because it doesn’t wiggle away from you during the night,” another Snoogle fan revealed.

5. PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow

This pillow has a c-shaped design to support the back, hips, knees and neck. Its adjustable polyfill material is designed to adapt to your body and maximise support and comfort. It comes with a cotton jersey pillow cover and is available in a bunch of colours.

What do reviewers say?

“So far, this purchase has been my single greatest move as the husband of a pregnant wife,” one gent posted on Amazon.

“I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and wish I would have purchased this earlier,” one mum-to-be wrote. “I have been having bad issues with my lower back and left leg sciatica pain and numbness since pretty early on in pregnancy. I found myself always falling asleep on my side and waking on my back, in pain. This pillow is a game changer! Because of the shape, I can wrap it in such a way that how I fall asleep is how I wake up and I’m still comfortable. I haven’t had leg pain since using this pillow.”