Pregnancy Wedge Pillows

A Pregnancy Wedge Pillow is a wedge-shaped pillow that is designed to help support the baby bump of a pregnant woman while she sleeps on her side.

Most pregnant women struggle to sleep comfortably because the weight of the baby bump puts a great strain on the back. By having a wedge pillow supporting the baby bump, pressure is taken off the spine, which should enable you to be more comfortable and sleep better.

This page looks at the best pregnancy wedge pillows on the market.

This comes with a soft washable pima cotton pillowcase. It's mainly used under the baby bump, but you can place it between the legs to open the pelvis and relieve pressure on the spine

This is made from fire-retardant foam and comes with a machine-washable cover, that has a velcro-closure.

Start using it from about the fourth month in, to support the baby and enable you to get a good night's sleep.

This is a double wedge pillow. You sleep in the middle, with one part of the pillow against your back, and the other wedge pillow under your belly. It then forms a sort of nest where your entire body is supported by the pillow.

The centre bit that joins the pillow is adjustable, so that as your body grows, you can expand the distance between the two pillows.

This is another double wedge pillow, but this time the back supporting pillow is a lot firmer.

The back support detaches and can be used as a nursing pillow once the baby is born.

Click here for details about other types of maternity pillows.