Support Guide
Pregnancy Pillow Shapes, Explained
Most of the choice comes down to how much of you the shape should reach, and how much of the bed you're willing to give it.
The U-shape
A full wraparound pillow takes up room. A U surrounds you — one continuous shape, support on both sides, whichever way you turn.
The E-shape
An E-shape works from three points of support — belly in front, back behind, knees apart — and leaves one side open.
The contour pillow
A straight body pillow lies beside you. The Adjustable Contour Body Support Pillow is 41 inches of contour with fill you can add or take out — support at the back, hips and knees, without a full-size body pillow taking over the bed.
A backrest is a different job
Not all bed support is sleep support. The Back & Lounge Support Pillow is a 26-inch back panel with an arm on each side, built for sitting up.
Where to go from here
The full comparison is its own guide: U-Shaped vs E-Shaped. Or answer a few questions in Find Your Support Type and be pointed to one.
FAQ
Q · Which shape is best?
There isn't one best shape. A U surrounds you; an E works from three points of support with one side open. The deciding question is how much of the bed you're willing to give it.
Q · Which shapes leave one side of the bed open?
The E-shape does — it works from three points instead of surrounding you. The contour pillow is 41 inches long and sits on one side of you.