Pregnancy is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s comfortable.
That’s the conclusion babybub founders Alvina, Elizabeth and Mel, decided after a collective 7 children and 200+ weeks of bad sleep.
If you’re pregnant or someone with a pregnant partner; your midwife, doula, or doctor may have mentioned pregnancy pillows to help you sleep better. You might also have discussed comfortable sleeping positions in Lamaze classes, birthing classes, or pregnancy yoga.
You can roll up towels, or try to sleep on your side, but you still wake up stiff, sore, and frustrated from a poor night’s sleep.
This is what made Alvina, Elizabeth, and Mel realize they had never been pointed in the direction of a useful product for comfortable pregnancy sleeping.
So, they decided to create one.
That’s how Bub’s Maternity Pillow was born, to the benefit of women all around America, and the world.
Bub’s Maternity Pillow has been described as “the perfect pregnancy helper” and a “sleep savior”. “You’ll love it,” say some of the reviews, and many attest that so will your partner sleeping next to you.
This body pillow’s popularity, at its core, is because the founders understand the pregnancy journey.
They’ve experienced it, multiple times. Pregnancy is never going to be 100% comfortable, but why should women need to suffer more than necessary to bring life into the world?
Of course, there are some universal painful truths to pregnancy and childbirth:
However, there are also some universal points of common sense to pregnancy and childbirth:
As you can see, the big problem here is that you NEED a decent amount of sleep, but you’re not getting enough.
It’s obvious why moms-to-be could benefit from a maternity pillow that works specifically for their sleep habits and their unique sleep circumstances.
The fact is, no one can argue that sleeping better doesn’t result in feeling better, looking prettier, and enjoying calm and improved mental health.
A good maternity pillow is a no-brainer.
Now, let’s go into what actually makes babybub’s flagship product so special.
As you know, the Bub’s Maternity Pillow is, well, a maternity pillow.
“But, there are tons of maternity pillows out there,” you might say.
And, “some are even the same shape as Bub’s.”
Or, “why wouldn’t I just use normal pillows and save money?”
These are valid questions.
We’re going to go through them right now
One thing babybub doesn’t do is pretend that they invented pregnancy pillows or are the only pillow on the market. So, since they are one of many - what makes them so special?
Well, let’s start with honesty: they didn’t simply copy an existing pillow, but they didn’t bother reinventing the wheel either
What’s impressive about babybub is how the founders took a concept that worked, and improved it to a perfect night’s sleep - or at least as close as you can get to one as a human nurturing another tiny human inside them. They used their own experiences of pregnancy, and those of friends, family, and focus groups to inform their design.
This lived experience was crucial in telling Alvina, Elizabeth, and Mel that other similar-looking pillows may seem similar, but they often have weak seams or a filling that is too soft for real support for your joints. On top of all that, they were told that cheap, no-name pillows often smelled like plastic or chemicals, and are itchy if you sweat on them in the night.
Not our idea of a good night’s sleep!
Yes, there are tons of maternity pillows on the internet. You’re probably in the process of reading through all the “Best 15 Pregnancy Pillows” or “Top 10 Maternity Pillows” articles you can find.
And you should be doing your research. Being a mom in itself is special. And you only get to be a first-time mom once in your life. It stands to reason that you need a pillow that supports you and is within your budget.
The results of Alvina, Elizabeth, and Mel’s observations found that this is why mothers chose babybub’s Bub’s Maternity Pillow over the other options:
94% of pregnant women experience back pain, with this discomfort carrying on to 75% of women after delivery. A majority find that body pillows can help with back care & alleviate these issues.
Having a specialized pillow like Bub’s for sleeping when pregnant can help target particularly dull, sore, or strained areas, giving you much needed relief.
Secondly, a New Zealand study in 2021 found that sleeping on the back in late pregnancy was associated with a 3.7 higher chance of stillbirth.This same study found that similar statistics were seen in Australia, UK, and USA-based studies. As well, sleeping on your back lessens uterine blood flow which has been found to result in lower birth weights for babies.
For these reasons, doctors tend to recommend side-sleeping on your left during pregnancy. If you have always been a back or front sleeper but need to switch to your side, a pregnancy pillow can make the switch much easier.
What about mental health? We know that lack of sleep can cause depression, anxiety, postpartum depression and also low mood in the non-pregnant parent. Pregnancy also makes you feel vulnerable. Having a smaller pillow that doesn’t take up the whole bed is important for not alienating your partner. This is a time when parents-to-be need to stick together to support their new, blooming life.
To conclude, you really do want both parents to be sleeping soundly whenever possible!
We’d like to take a moment to admit that this section was difficult to write. Pregnancy and motherhood should be a time of excitement and joy to treasure. Yet, there are tragic, but very real risks which can be stressful and extremely scary to think about. It’s no wonder new mothers should, and often do, take every precaution possible to ensure a healthy delivery and baby.
When speaking to Alvina, Elizabeth, and Mel about their “Whys”, we had to respect how babybub takes scientific research seriously. And how all of this has been taken into account when designing their pillow.
The babybub website says that Bub’s Maternity Pillow is ideal because it is:
While we report this, we make it a point to do our own research. This is because we have respect for our readers. We know you have Google at your fingertips. And look - we could say whatever we like in this article. The fact is you’d have to try it out yourself to truly understand if Bub’s Maternity Pillow is for you.
BUT, the next best thing to a personal trial, is to see what other customers are saying about Bub’s We’re nothing if not thorough in our reviews. Having trawled babybub’s social media comments on Facebook and Instagram, as well as all their customer reviews; here’s what we found:
On top of all that, babybub offer a guarantee we’ve never seen with any other pregnancy pillow on the internet:
In our internet travels, we can say that no other company does this. That’s how confident babybub is, that they are the best choice out there.
And it’s impressive.
You can basically use Bub’s Maternity Pillow risk free for 3 months. And if you’re not totally in love with it - you’ll get your money back.
If you choose to continue using it after your 3 months are up, they’ll be on hand to replace any pillows with factory faults or manufacturing errors for up to 1 year.
And they don’t make the process difficult for you either
Get in touch via email, social media, or their handy website form, and one of the friendly babybub team will get back to you within 24 hours.
Anyone who’s shopped on low-cost international platforms like Aliexpress or Wish can attest that this is not the typical customer experience.
Like we said, it just seems like a no-brainer!
We heard from Brittany, who has tried four other pregnancy pillows to date. Brittany found she finally had a great night’s sleep with Bub’s Maternity Pillow.
On top of the usual pressures of pregnancy on the back and joints, Brittany has had more than 20 orthopaedic surgeries on her hips and knees. For this reason she has never been a side sleeper, and found the trimester of pregnancy difficult as side sleeping was essential.
Enter, the babybub. Brittany states it reduced her knee, hip and back pain. Because it is light, compact, and easy to move, it helped all night despite the fact she’s a restless sleeper.
Enter, the babybub. Brittany states it reduced her knee, hip and back pain. Because it is light, compact, and easy to move, it helped all night despite the fact she’s a restless sleeper.
Join the thousands of mums-to-be enjoying sound sleep (again!) with Bub's Maternity Pillow™
Bub’s Maternity Pillow costs $75.
There’s also an option to split the payments up into 4 payments - without interest - if you’re on a tight budget.
Babybub is currently having their once-a-year fall sale now for 35% off which means it’s only $49 if you purchase it today.
We surveyed other high quality pregnancy pillows that ship from the USA to see how the Bub stacks up budget-wise.
We found that competitors were selling their pillows for between $84 and $109.
This makes Bub’s Maternity Pillow 42% to 55% lower than other high-end pregnancy support pillows right now.
Bub’s Maternity Pillows are direct-to-consumer. That means they cut out the middlemen and guarantee direct communication with their users.
The babybub pillow was designed with value in mind as well as comfort. After having families themselves, Alvina, Elizabeth, and Mel were very aware that babies are expensive! So, they took time to make something long-lasting at the lowest price point possible.
Picking up on the passion and excitement these two ladies exude as they talk, we get the distinct impression that their pregnancy pillow project is a labor of love, while the business happens as a side effect!
As of : Bub’s Maternity Pillow is selling out quickly across the USA right now. This pillow is currently being featured on mommy all the magazines and Alvina, Elizabeth, and Mel are experiencing a surge in demand. For this reason, they have doubled production as they aim to share good nights’ sleep from Hawaii to Florida!
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