The Pregnancy Ear Pillow
Late pregnancy means side-sleeping every night — which leaves a lot of mums-to-be with a sore, tender ear. The open centre keeps the pressure off, so you can sleep comfortably.
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The Original P.W.A.H® (V1)
Our best-selling ear pillow, a dependable everyday all-rounder.
Price range: £35.00 through £80.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Months of side-sleeping is hard on your ears
By the third trimester, sleeping on your back or front isn’t really an option — so you’re on your side every night, for months. That’s a lot of hours with the full weight of your head pressing on one ear, and it’s why so many women end up searching for help with ear pain during pregnancy and a sore, tender ear that only hurts at night.
How a pillow with an ear hole helps
The Original Pillow with a Hole has an open centre, so your ear rests in clear space instead of being pressed into the mattress. The pressure comes off, side-sleeping gets comfortable again, and because the centre is open, air can move so your ear stays cooler through the night — a small thing that matters when pregnancy already runs hot.
pressure on your ear when you sleep on your side.
It’s handy in one more way: if a snoring partner is keeping you awake, you can wear earplugs or earbuds comfortably, because nothing presses them into your ear as you turn over.
Which pillow for a comfortable pregnancy?
They all take the pressure off your ear — it’s just how you like to sleep.
The P.W.A.H V2 is our plushest standalone pillow. The Original V1 sits on top of the pillow you already use. The Travel P.W.A.H is great for the hospital bag. Every one has a YKK® zip, so you can set the height to suit you.
- Everyday
The Original P.W.A.H® (V1)
Our best-selling ear pillow, a dependable everyday all-rounder.
Price range: £35.00 through £80.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page - Nightly use
The Original P.W.A.H® V2
A refined, quilted PWAH for comfortable nightly use.
Price range: £65.00 through £115.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page - Travel
The Original Travel P.W.A.H®
A compact, travel-ready PWAH for comfort anywhere.
Price range: £60.00 through £70.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Not sure which pillow is right for you?
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- Made in Liverpool, England
- Premium YKK® zips
- OEKO-TEX® organic cotton
- Yorkshire coil fibre, spun since the 1950s
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Pregnancy ear pillow questions, answered
Machine washable and tumble-dryable — wash at 30°C and tumble dry. Pop a tennis ball in the dryer with it to redistribute the filling and keep it plump. Full guidance is on our Care Instructions page.
Yes — that’s one of the main advantages of the pillow. Open the YKK® zip and add or remove filling until the height and firmness suit you: take some out for a lower, softer feel, or add more for firmer support. It’s worth experimenting over a few nights to find what works for your shoulder and sleeping position. There’s a short video showing how on our Care Instructions page.
The Original V1 works best placed on top of your usual pillow, so you keep the height and neck support you’re used to while gaining the ear relief. The V2 is designed as a standalone pillow, though it can also sit on top of a regular one if you prefer more loft.
It’s made to keep the pressure of a pillow off your ear — which is what makes side-sleeping uncomfortable when your ear is sore, and in late pregnancy you’re on your side every night. Many pregnant women find it makes a real difference to how comfortably they sleep. It’s a comfort aid, not a medical device; for anything pregnancy-related, ask your midwife or doctor.
No — it’s an ear pillow. It doesn’t support your bump or body; it solves one specific problem: a sore ear from being on your side all night. Plenty of mums-to-be use it alongside a body pillow.
Yes — the hole holds your ear and anything in it clear of the pillow, so earplugs or earbuds aren’t pressed in as you turn over. Handy for blocking out a snoring partner while you sleep.
Try it for yourself
The Original Pillow with a Hole comes with a refund guarantee. If you are not satisfied, return it to us within 14 days of receipt, in any condition, and we will refund you. (But we’re sure you’ll love it.)
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