A pregnancy pillow that leaves room for your partner

The bed-space problem

Australian bedrooms are not getting bigger, and neither are most beds. A queen bed is 153 cm wide; a double is 138 cm. Add a full-body pregnancy pillow and the usable space for two adults can disappear quickly.

That is not just a comfort issue. If your pillow pushes your partner away, or makes it harder to turn over, you are less likely to use it consistently. The best support is the support you actually keep in bed.

What 65 × 42 cm actually means

Pobopobo is close to the size of a small cushion. It sits under the bump and behind the lower back, with a two-way velcro gap that adjusts from 2 cm to 21 cm as your body changes.

It is not a body pillow, and it is not trying to be. It is a compact support piece for side sleepers who want their bump and back supported without losing the rest of the bed.

• 65 × 42 cm — small enough for a double or queen bed
• Adjustable gap from 2 cm to 21 cm
• Faux fur on one side, corduroy on the other
• Whole pillow machine washable, laundry bag included

Small, but adjustable

The shape matters more than the size. The curved sides create a soft channel for your bump, while the back section gives you something to lean into. Because the gap is adjustable, the pillow can grow with you from the second trimester into the third.

When you no longer need it for sleep, it can also work as a small support cushion for sitting up in bed or feeding. It is not a single-use product.

A note for partners

The ideal pregnancy pillow is one that does not require a household meeting every night. Pobopobo leaves room for a partner, a phone, a water bottle and the cat — which is most of what a bed is for.

If your bed is particularly narrow, or you share it with a very tall partner, measure your available space before you buy. A compact pillow helps, but every bedroom is different.