Support Guide
How to Use a Pregnancy Pillow: U and E Shapes
Each shape sets up differently, but the idea is the same: the pillow goes where side sleeping needs something to rest against.
The U-shape
It takes up real space — a wraparound shape has to.
- Back — one side runs the length of your back
- Hips — the shape carries past your waist
- Knees — the other side sits between your legs
- Legs — and continues down past them
Both sides are the same length, so a single continuous shape works the same whichever way you're facing. Most people use their own pillow for their head.
The E-shape
- Belly — a wedge in front, under the bump
- Back — a panel behind, along your spine
- Knees — a channel between your legs
Three points, one open side.
The honest part
A pillow supports the position you choose — it does not prevent normal movement. And it's support for how you rest, not treatment for how you feel. For questions about pregnancy sleep positions, follow the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
Where to go from here
Still choosing a shape? Pregnancy Pillow Shapes, Explained lays them out.
Using the contour pillow instead? See Setting Up the Adjustable Contour Body Support Pillow.
FAQ
Q · Do I still need my own head pillow?
With the U shapes, most people do. Both sizes cover your back, hips and knees — not your head.
Q · What if it feels too firm, or too soft?
Open the zip on the inner casing and adjust the fill — out to soften, in to firm up. Each product page explains what's inside.