By the time I tried Araluna, I had already accepted that bad sleep was just part of pregnancy.
On my third month, I started waking up sore, uncomfortable, and constantly adjusting my pillows throughout the night. My doctor kept recommending side sleeping, and I knew regular pillows weren’t going to support my body anymore.
So I started trying out pregnancy pillows.
Over the course of my pregnancy, I tested six of the most popular pregnancy pillows (the ones on Amazon and in “best of” lists). Some were okay, some were fluffy at first but collapsed overnight, and some didn’t feel comfortable at all. Only one of them actually changed my sleep.
Here’s how I compared them:
- Support and alignment – Did it keep my back, belly, hips, and legs supported while sleeping?
- Long-term comfort – Did it feel good over many months?
- Adjustability – Could it adapt as my body changed week to week?
- Breathability – Did I wake up hot and sweaty?
- Quality and durability – Did it flatten or lose shape over time?
And here they are, ranked!
- Araluna CloudSoft Adjustable Maternity Pillow
- Body Nest Cooling Pregnancy Pillow
- Yana Pillow
- Belly Bandit S.O.S Side Sleeper Pregnancy Pillow
- Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow
- PharmeDoc Pregnancy Pillow
My Top Choice
Araluna was the sixth (and last) pregnancy pillow I tried.
I had already gone through 5 popular pregnancy pillows but somehow they made my nights worse. Too flat. Too hot. I was constantly fixing my back, shifting my hips, and adjusting my belly multiple times throughout the night.
I was in my second trimester when Araluna quietly changed that.
I didn’t have a big “wow” moment the first night. What happened was subtler. I stopped waking up just to reposition pillows. I stopped tossing and turning. I started falling asleep so much faster because my back, belly, and legs actually stayed supported without me having to think about it.
As my pregnancy progressed, I did worry that it might stop working the way the others did. But I loved that I could adjust it. When I needed more support especially on my belly, I added fill. When it felt like too much, I took some out. No other pillow I tried really let me do that. I absolutely love it because it adapted as my body changed and it stayed cool, which honestly matters more than you think.
What Surprised Me The Most After 5 Months of Use:
One night in my third trimester, I stayed at a hotel and forgot to bring my Araluna. I had to use a regular pillow again and that night felt familiar in the worst way. My back and belly weren’t supported, I kept waking up uncomfortable, and I slept hot. That’s when it really clicked how much work Araluna had been quietly doing for me. Now in my eighth month, I still use Araluna every night. 
The memory foam fill hasn’t flattened, it still feels breathable to sleep on, and it continues to support my entire body. I can already tell this won’t be something I stop using after pregnancy especially once I’m nursing.
Comfortable, but better for those who only need light support.
This one wasn’t terrible.
I liked the full-body U-shape and how easy it was to switch sides. It felt comfortable at first, which makes it easy to see why it’s popular.
Over time, though, the polyester fill flattened around my hips, and the reversible “cooling” cover didn’t feel noticeably cooler as I felt warmer than expected.
After looking through other customer reviews, it seems I wasn’t alone in the experience.
Still, I think this is best for moms who want a simple U-shaped pillow that helps you switch sides easily but not if you need long-term hip support or tend to sleep hot.
Luxurious feel, but not very flexible.
This pillow feels premium right away.
It is super soft, double-sided, does not irritate sensitive skin, and definitely provides full body support.
For me, the downside was the price tag ($200!) and that it was not adjustable. I couldn’t change the firmness as my body changed. I personally found better options at lower prices that offer the same benefits (and more) without the hefty price tag.
I think this is best for moms who want a polished, luxurious pregnancy pillow.
Helpful for staying on your side, not full-body support.
This one is very specific in what it’s meant to do.
It is a minimally intrusive “two-wedge” pillow that supports your back and bump at the same time. I did like how I can adjust the width between the wedges but it does not offer full-body support as I still needed extra pillows for my legs and back.
I think this pillow is a decent option for moms who only sleep on one side and doesn’t need one pillow to support your whole body.
Affordable and popular, but underfilled
This pillow is a popular C-shaped option on Amazon, very easy to use, and more affordable that many others.
However, it didn’t feel stuffed enough, especially around my hips. The polyester cover felt a bit rough and scratchy, and didn’t say as breathable overnight.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, straightforward pregnancy pillow, this could be a good pick. But honestly, if you want something that will provide the best support and is overall comfortable, this pillow probably isn’t the best option.
A basic pregnancy pillow that works early on
This was the very first pregnancy pillow I tried.
It did help me on my first trimester but after a month and a half, the fill flattened quickly so it didn’t feel as supportive as I wanted it to. I felt like I wanted to add more fill but couldn’t.
It’s a decent option especially if budget is a concern, just not one I personally wanted to keep long-term.
Final Verdict
I couldn’t believe it took me six pillows until I found the one I wanted to keep.
Some of these worked well for specific needs or stages of pregnancy, and that doesn’t make them bad, just not felt right for me.
The Araluna CloudSoft Maternity Pillow was the only one I kept using because it continued to support me as my pregnancy progressed and kept me cool and comfortable throughout the night.
If you’re deciding between pregnancy pillows, the best one is the one that fits your body, your sleeping habits, and how your pregnancy is changing. For me, that ended up being Araluna.
