The Best Mattresses to Sleep Well During Pregnancy

Trying to sleep when pregnant can be difficult and uncomfortable for expecting mothers. In this guide, we have put together helpful tips and advice for a peaceful night's sleep while your baby grows. We will explain the best mattresses for pregnancy, what mattress toppers can do to aid sleep, the best sleeping positions during pregnancy, and everything in between.

Sleeping When Pregnant: Common Issues

Pregnancy is a beautiful part of life but comes with some side effects while trying to sleep. These include:

• Breast sensitivity
• Insomnia
• Leg cramping
• Back pain
• Nausea
• The urge to urinate more than usual
• Feeling warm and irritated

Although these are all common issues that come with pregnancy, if you feel concerned, contact your doctor.

Best Mattresses for Sleeping During Pregnancy

A mattress plays a huge role in a pregnant woman's sleep quality. As we now know, it is best for expecting mothers to sleep on their side. Mattress support is an important factor to consider when sleeping on your side before choosing the best mattress for you. These are the most suitable mattresses for sleeping during pregnancy and why:

What Are the Benefits of a Hybrid Mattress?

A hybrid mattress synthesises the benefits of both spring and foam mattresses whilst also negating their respective drawbacks to give you:

Memory Foam Mattresses for Pregnancy

Generally, all types of foam mattresses are the best option for sleeping when pregnant. This is because memory foam mattresses mould to the shape of your body. While your bump grows, the memory foam will support you and your bump. As they are one of the most supportive mattresses, memory foam offers excellent pressure relieving points. Which you will appreciate while your body changes through pregnancy.

See the Memory Foam Mattress range today.

Best Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy

Finding the right sleeping position during pregnancy can aid in a good night's sleep. According to the NHS, the most pregnancy-friendly sleeping positions are on either side. The NHS pregnancy-related advice states: "Research suggests that, after 28 weeks, falling asleep on your back can double the risk of stillbirth. This may be to do with the baby's flow of blood and oxygen. Do not worry if you wake up on your back – the research looked at the position pregnant people fell asleep in, as this is the position we keep for the longest. If you wake up on your back, you can just turn over and go to sleep again on your side."

To help keep you on your side, try adding pillows for support. See the Sleep and Snooze pillows.

Sleeping Tips for Pregnant Women

Common issues women find when trying to sleep while pregnant, such as rising body temperature and generally feeling uncomfortable can be eased by home remedies like sleeping with a thinner duvet and adding some extra touches to your bed to make it a more comfortable experience. We recommend:

Dreaming While Pregnant

Many women experience vivid dreams during pregnancy. According to the Sleep Foundation, "a study found that pregnant women experienced more dreams about the baby’s safety in the early third trimester when the baby was at a higher risk of a dangerous preterm birth. Toward the end of the third trimester, these dreams subsided and were replaced with dreams about the childbirth itself."