Best Mattress for Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times, but also one of the most exhausting (not including actual motherhood). Thanks to a quickly changing body, frequent bathroom breaks, uncomfortable movement within, and back pain, sleep during pregnancy can be difficult. One of the best ways to make these changes more comfortable is to get a mattress that will adapt to your pregnant and postpartum body.

In this guide, we’ll help you navigate what to look for in a mattress for pregnancy and beyond. We’ll also give you our top picks, sleep accessory advice, and how to shop, so you can transition into motherhood well rested.

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Best Mattresses for Pregnancy

• Editor’s Choice – Nectar
• Most Eco-Friendly Mattress – Loom & Leaf
• Best Cooling Mattress for Pregnancy – Bear
• Most Supportive Mattress – WinkBed Plus
• Best Budget Mattress – Tuft & Needle

We took a look at all of the mattresses we’ve tested and created a list of the best mattresses for pregnant women and what they are known for. Read on for a more in-depth look.

As you read through our picks, remember that each mattress comes with at least a 100 day trial where you and your sleep partner can try the mattress and decide if you like it risk-free! So, don’t be afraid to pick out the one that sounds best.

Why trust Mattress Advisor?

The sleep experts here at Mattress Advisor have tested over 100 different mattresses in our testing lab. Each mattress on this list has been through our rigorous testing process, undergoing our 6-point testing method and 8-point evaluation. With all of this experience, we know a great mattress when we test one.

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Nectar

Why this is a great mattress for pregnant women:

The Nectar excels in everything a pregnant woman needs from a mattress. It has good edge support, and it’s responsive, so you should have no trouble getting in and out of bed in the middle of the night for the hundredth time to pee. It also limits motion transfer, so your constant repositioning won’t awaken your sleeping partner.

Because pregnant women tend to sleep hot, it’s worth noting the mattress is made from a gel memory foam that has air circulation channels to promote airflow and help you sleep cooler. We also found that it provides effective pressure relief and evenly distributes weight, so you won’t have tension build up in your hips and shoulders.

You get a full 365 days to try this mattress before committing to it forever—longer than the span of a pregnancy. And if you decide to keep it, you’ll also get lifetime warranty.

Read our full Nectar mattress review.

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Loom & Leaf

Why this is a great mattress for pregnant women:

The Loom & Leaf is the perfect foam mattress for those who not only want a more environmentally conscious mattress—but also want one free from harmful chemicals, for the safety of both mom and baby. All the foams in the Loom & Leaf are CertiPUR-US certified, meaning they meet some of the most rigorous standards for emissions, content, performance, and durability. On top of that, they use natural thistle as a flame retardant instead of more damaging chemicals. The mattress is wrapped in an organic cotton cover that’s all-natural and cozy.

The bed comes with two firmness options: relaxed firm and firm. When you buy the Loom & Leaf you get free white-glove delivery, so you don’t have to lift a finger when it comes to mattress set-up.

Read our full Loom & Leaf mattress review.

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Bear

Why this is a great mattress for pregnant women:

In our testing, the Bear mattress did especially well in essential categories like cooling, edge support, and durability. The mattress was designed to improve the recovery time of athletes and active people, and as a result, promotes blood flow and relieves pressure—two things pregnant women can greatly benefit from, as well. The mattress accomplishes this using Celliant fibers in its cover that reflect infrared light back to your body for better muscle recovery. This helps you wake up feeling better rested—at a time when good sleep is so necessary but elusive.

Bear mattresses are CertiPUR-US certified to be free from harmful chemicals and come with a 10-year warranty.

Read our full Bear mattress review.

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WinkBed Plus

Why this is a great mattress for pregnant women:

The WinkBed Plus is built to be supportive, durable and long-lasting. This hybrid mattress combines luxury foam layers, zoned-support latex, and a pocketed coil layer to be responsive and pressure relieving. The foam layers work to comfortably relieve pressure without that sinking feeling, so you get the comfort and cradling you need without feeling stuck in bed. The latex adds extra support and durability. The pocketed coil layer keeps you in proper alignment and takes the pain out of your pressure points, so you can enjoy better rest.

WinkBeds offer white-glove delivery for an additional $99 fee. This is especially good news for those suffering from baby-furniture-assembly fatigue—just let WinkBeds put together your new bed.

Read our full WinkBed Plus mattress review.

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Tuft & Needle

Why this is a great mattress for pregnant women:

The Tuft & Needle is one of those mattresses that works for practically every sleeper, which suggests both you and your partner will agree on it. The mattress has good pressure relief, spine alignment, and lumbar support—all of which work together to lessen the aches and pains that can steadily build up while you’re busy growing a human being. Above-average responsiveness and good edge support make it easy to get in and out of bed throughout the night. Plus, it’s the best budget mattress on the list—and who doesn’t love a good deal?

Tuft & Needle is CertiPUR-US certified. It comes with a 10-year warranty and 100-night sleep trial, so you get plenty of time to try it out.

Read our full Tuft & Needle mattress review.

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Best Mattresses for Pregnancy (Runners-Up)

Our list only had room for five, but these mattresses are also great options for pregnant women.

Sleep and Pregnancy

Trying to sleep while pregnant can have a number of different obstacles:

• Getting up frequently: For the first part of the pregnancy, morning sickness can have you getting out of bed often to throw up. As time goes on, that will evolve into constantly having to pee.
• Discomfort and pain: As your body grows to accommodate the baby, discomfort and pain will ensue that can make it hard to rest. If you sleep on your stomach or back, you will have to get used to sleeping in a new position. Lower back pain and the baby kicking can cause nighttime waking as well.
• Restless leg syndrome: In some cases, pregnant women develop a sleep disorder called restless leg syndrome. This is characterized by the legs having and itchy, crawly feeling that can only be relieved by leg movement.

When dealing with these sleep hurdles, it is important to consult with your doctor about medicinal remedies. Getting a mattress that can handle these issues, without making it harder on the mother, can be the difference between struggling to get out of bed because of lack of edge support and going back to sleep as quickly as possible.

Extra Accessories

Pregnant women may need more than a great mattress to sleep better. Here are some sleep accessories for pregnancy That make falling asleep more comfortable:

• Pregnancy Pillow: Pregnancy pillows come in many shapes and sizes, but they all seek to support the entire body, especially the stomach, back, and hips.
• Mattress Topper: Mattress toppers are a layer of foam, latex, wool, or feather that provides extra cushioning. If you find your pressure points extra sensitive, adding a mattress topper into the mix could be the solution you’re looking for.
• Adjustable Base: Adjustable bases allow for you to lie at the angle that is most comfortable for you with the push of a button. If you and your partner have a split king, you can each have different adjustments.

The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep for Pregnant Women

Sleep is more essential than ever when you’re pregnant. According to the The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), “one of the ways for expectant mothers to help give their baby a better chance of a healthy and full-term birth is to practice good sleep hygiene.” But it’s certainly not as easy as it sounds—those constant middle-of-the-night wakeups tend to start almost as soon as pregnancy does, and challenges like insomnia, restless leg syndrome, heartburn, and sleep apnea only intensify with each trimester.

If you can manage to get good sleep during this critical time, you’ll see benefits for both your mood and your health. But if you don’t get enough, you might be at greater risk for depression, daytime attention issues, and nighttime falls—as well as an increased reliance on prescription sleep aids. That might sound bad enough for concern. But according to the AASM, “recent studies associate lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.” You might also be at a heightened risk for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and longer labor—which is all the more reason to make sleep a priority for your health and the baby’s. If you’re concerned about it, talk to your doctor and read our tips on how to get better sleep during pregnancy.

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Mattress Features to Look for

Here we’ll dive deeper into the aspects of a mattress pregnant women should look for when shopping.

Type

• Innerspring: Innerspring mattresses are primarily made up of responsive coil springs and foam cushioning. They are known for having the feel of a traditional mattress; however, they aren’t ideal for pregnancy. Innerspring beds aren’t durable or pressure relieving enough to sustain the needed support.
• Memory Foam: Memory foam mattresses use various foam layers to relieve pressure and contour to the body. This works well for pregnancy pains and keeps motion transfer at bay, so your frequent bathroom breaks won’t disrupt your partner. However, memory foam is known to sleep hot.
• Latex: Latex mattresses are the most eco-friendly because they can be made from natural latex, which is hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant. But whether the latex is natural or synthetic, latex mattresses are great for pressure relief and are naturally cooling. The only downside is that latex is rather pricey.
• Hybrid: Hybrid mattresses combine coil springs and memory foam or latex. Sometimes it’s all three. This combination seeks to unite the strengths of each mattress type: the support of innerspring, the motion isolation of memory foam, and the cooling of latex. Hybrid mattresses work well for almost every type of sleeper, including pregnant sleepers.

Sleep Position and Firmness

• Side Sleepers: It is recommended that pregnant women sleep on their left side because it improves blood flow and circulation. It also helps keep the pressure off of the lower back which becomes more strained as the baby bump grows. A good side sleeper mattress has a soft top layer to provide comfort and support on pressure points (shoulders and hips).
• Back Sleepers: Back sleeping during pregnancy is doable but not recommended. It causes more severe lower back pain and can put pressure on major blood vessels. But if you feel like you must sleep on your back, a firm mattress is the best mattress for back sleepers.
• Stomach Sleepers: Stomach sleeping becomes more and more impossible as the pregnancy progresses, so this is not a position you have to accommodate for, unless your sleep partner is a stomach sleeper. If they are, here are some of our favorite mattresses for stomach sleepers, which should be a good fit for both of you if you are a back sleeper.

You and your sleep partner could also choose a dual-firmness mattress in order for you both to be comfortable.

Temperature

Many pregnant women report sleeping hot, so a mattress with cooling properties would be ideal. Memory foam sleeps the hottest, but cooling foam mattresses do exist that combat the foam’s heat retention. Latex and special cooling hybrid mattresses sleep the coolest.

Support and Pressure Relief

Pregnant women need a mattress that can support the added weight of the baby while keeping their spine aligned. Especially because of the increased risk of back pain, proper posture while sleeping is imperative; the spine should be completely straight from the neck to the lower back.

There is also increased pressure of the hips and shoulders pressing into the mattress. Memory foam and latex mattresses are the best at relieving this added pressure.

Motion Isolation

Motion transfer is only something you have to worry about if you sleep with a partner, because there is very little tossing and turning pregnant women do in their sleep to wake themselves up. But as your bladder has more pressure on it, nighttime bathroom breaks become a multi-night activity. With the wrong mattress this may wake up your sleep partner.

Choose a mattress that has good motion isolation to diminish or eliminate your partner waking up as you get in and out of bed. A memory foam mattress has the best motion isolation feature and innerspring mattresses typically have the worst.

Cost

Though pregnancy only last around nine months, you will have this mattress for years to come. It is important to make sure you invest in a mattress that works for your postpartum sleeping habits as well. That being said, don’t be afraid to spend a little more on a high quality mattress. Maintaining a good sleep space is very important for both pregnancy and motherhood because sleep can become scarce.

Transportation

How will you get your mattress from the store/warehouse to your bedroom? A pregnant woman moving a large heavy object is a scary sight and could have dangerous consequences for both mother and baby. Luckily, many bed-in-a-box brands offer white-glove delivery.

With this service, the company will send delivery people to your door with the mattress. They will bring the bed to your room, set it up, show you how to use any extra features, and dispose of your old mattress. Some brands, such as Saatva, offer this service for free. Other will have a slight fee of about $100.

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Summary

A new mattress specifically purchased to make pregnancy easier will make a world of difference for pressure relief and sound sleeping. Pregnant women are dealing with uncomfortable added weight, baby kicking, morning sickness, frequent urination, and more. A mattress that can handle these well will certainly work for you and your partner for the post-baby years to come.

As a reminder, here are our top picks for the best mattresses for pregnancy:

Mattress	Accolade
Nectar	Editor’s Choice
Loom & Leaf	Most Eco-Friendly
Bear	Best Cooling
WinkBed Plus	Best Support
Tuft & Needle	Best Budget

Drop us a line with any questions or comments. We’re happy to help guide you on your way to better nights of blissful sleep.