Best Mattress for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy transforms your body in powerful ways — but let’s be real: sleep often doesn’t get better with the bump. From backaches and hip pain to overheating and constant position shifting, restful sleep can feel out of reach. That’s why choosing the best mattress for pregnant women isn’t just a matter of comfort; it’s a necessity.
At Big Fig, we design mattresses for bigger bodies. And that includes pregnant bodies, too. Whether you’re newly expecting or well into your third trimester, the right mattress can offer the support, stability, and pressure relief you need to sleep easier tonight and every night until baby arrives (and beyond).
Which Type of Mattress Is Best for Pregnancy?
Let’s cut through the fluff: pregnancy sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all. You need a mattress that adapts to a growing belly, fluctuating hormones, and changing pressure points, all without losing shape or support. A hybrid mattress (like Big Fig) is ideal. It blends the supportive bounce of coils with plush foam comfort, so you’re cushioned where it counts and lifted where it matters.
If you’re pregnant in a plus-size body, this balance is critical. Many mainstream mattresses simply aren’t built to handle additional weight without sinking or sagging over time. And that dip in the middle? It only adds to back strain and disrupted sleep. A high-quality hybrid that’s specifically engineered for heavier bodies (hello, 1,100-lb weight capacity) is your safest bet.
Not sure what Big Fig mattresses to choose? We encourage you to compare our mattress options to understand breakdown of firmness, feel, and support features.
Is a Soft or Firm Mattress Better for Pregnancy?
Here’s the deal: “soft” sounds dreamy when your hips ache, but go too soft and you’ll wake up in a crater. Too firm, and you’ll feel like you’re sleeping on a board. So, is a soft or firm mattress better for pregnancy? The truth is, you need both.
As your body changes, so do your comfort needs. A mattress that’s too firm can create pressure points, especially in the hips and shoulders, which already bear the brunt of side-sleeping during pregnancy. But too soft, and your spine goes out of alignment, which can increase pain and make it harder to change positions.
That’s why the best option is a supportive mattress with a plush top layer. Think of it as getting a combination of structure with a bit of give. For example, the Big Fig Luxe features a responsive hybrid core and a quilted top with THERMOGEL® cooling tech. So you stay elevated, cradled, and cool, even during those third-trimester sweats.
Best Way to Sleep When Pregnant: Tips For a More Restful Sleep
The best sleeping position when pregnant — especially during your second and third trimesters — is on your side, ideally the left side. This sweet spot boosts blood flow to the placenta and reduces pressure on your back and internal organs.
However, that’s easier said than done, especially if you’re accustomed to sleeping on your stomach or back. Here are a few real-talk tips to make side-sleeping more doable:
- Invest in a body pillow. It’s a total game-changer for belly support, hip alignment, and lower back relief. If you’ve never used one, we’ve got the product and the education to understand if a body pillow is right for you.
- Support your knees. Tucking a pillow between them keeps your hips in a more neutral position, reducing torque and tension.
- Avoid overheating. Pregnancy raises your core temperature. A breathable mattress and cool bedding can help reduce night sweats and keep you more comfortable throughout the night.
- Switch sides throughout the night. Don’t stress about staying perfectly still. If you wake up on your back, gently roll back onto your side and adjust. No guilt, just go with what feels best.
Bonus tip: Start building better postpartum sleep habits now. After baby arrives, those midnight feedings and post-delivery discomfort will test your sleep game.
Why We Recommend The Big Fig Luxe for Pregnant Sleepers
Pregnancy puts your mattress to the test. The weight gain, joint shifts, and temperature swings demand more than your average bed-in-a-box can deliver. That’s why we recommend the Big Fig Luxe.
Here’s why it’s the best mattress for pregnant women, especially those with fuller figures:
- Targeted support that holds up. With a core of individually wrapped coils and high-density foam layers, the Luxe delivers support that doesn’t collapse under pressure. So whether you’re 20 weeks in or overdue, you’ll feel stable, not swallowed.
- Plush comfort without the sink. Our quilted top cushions your hips and shoulders, but the underlying support keeps your spine aligned. No more rolling out of a mattress that caves in the middle.
- Cooling tech for hot sleepers. LDPE fabric, or Low-Density Polyethylene fabric is activated by body heat, helping to draw it away from your skin. Bye-bye, pregnancy night sweats!
- Motion isolation for less partner disturbance. When you’re getting up to pee for the third time, you won’t jolt your partner awake — and vice versa.
The Luxe wasn’t retrofitted to accommodate bigger bodies — it was built that way from the ground up. Every detail is thoughtfully engineered to deliver lasting comfort and full-body support, especially for pregnant sleepers who need real rest to wake up feeling strong and ready to face the day.
Build Your Perfect Bed for Pregnancy, and Beyond
Ready to upgrade your sleep before baby arrives? The Big Fig Luxe is built to support you through it all — pregnancy, postpartum, and every stage beyond. Use our Bed Builder to create your ideal setup and get the comfort, support, and cooling you need from bump to beyond. After all, your body’s doing the hard work; your mattress should have your back (and hips, and belly), too.
