If you are reading this, it is assumed that you know what pregnancy pillows are for. If not, you may want to familiarize yourself with the concept first.

These pillows vary quite greatly in terms of form, but the sizes remain quite similar. These are all at least as long as body pillows, and have a high enough loft to support the various body parts supported, most importantly the neck and belly.

Your options for form start with the simplest shape, an L-shaped pillow. The shorter section is meant to support the neck. Another type looks like a U, allowing you to sleep on your side or on your back. Another type looks like a letter C, or a rectangular loop that is not quite closed.

These pillows can be stuffed with various types of fill. One of the most common ones is polyfill, a fill made from polyester fibers. On the premium side, there is down, or the fine feathers of birds; this is certainly more expensive, and also not for those who have sensitivities or allergies to some natural substances. Then there are the proprietary blends and synthetic downs as produced by various companies.

Of course, colors and prints are also available to pick from, though not all manufacturers will offer it. On the other hand, you won’t be able to find a ready-made pillow cover for these pillows, because of their unusual shapes and lengths.

So there you have the options to choose a pregnancy pillow. Choose wisely and enjoy a less stressful pregnancy.