Best Mattress For Pregnancy Australia

Pregnancy changes how you sleep almost overnight. As your bump grows, side sleeping (usually on the left) becomes the most comfortable and commonly recommended position, and that puts real pressure on your hips and shoulders while your lower back works harder than ever. The right mattress cannot fix pregnancy aches, but it can cushion those pressure points and keep your spine supported so you wake up a little less sore.

We looked for beds that suit side sleeping through pregnancy: a medium-soft to medium-firm feel that lets the shoulder and hip sink in without letting the waist collapse, strong motion isolation so a restless partner (or your own trips to the bathroom) do not wake you, and covers that sleep cool when pregnancy runs you hot. Trial periods and warranties mattered too, because you want time to be sure and a bed that lasts well beyond the newborn months.

A quick, honest note before we start: comfort is personal and pregnancy is not, so nothing here is medical advice. If you have pain, a high-risk pregnancy or specific positioning questions, check with your midwife, obstetrician or GP. Prices were checked on each brand’s live page in July 2026. Here are the best mattresses for pregnancy in Australia for 2026.

Top 3 at a glance

What is the best mattress for pregnancy in Australia?

The best mattress for pregnancy in Australia in 2026 is the Origin Hybrid. Its HexaGrid comfort layer cushions the shoulder and hip exactly where side sleepers load the bed, while 7-zone ErgoCoil pocket springs hold the waist and lower back level as your bump grows. Add a removable washable cover, a 120-night trial and the longest warranty here (15 years), and it is the most reassuring all-round choice for a changing body.

For a softer, more cushioned feel, the Emma Comfort lets hips and shoulders sink in and isolates motion beautifully for broken sleep, while the Newentor Hybrid delivers zoned spring relief for a queen under $600. If your comfort is likely to shift through the trimesters, the Ecosa lets you soften or firm the feel at home. The popular Koala mattress rounds out the list. Comfort is personal, so where pain or positioning is a concern, check with your midwife or GP.

1. Origin Hybrid (best mattress for pregnancy overall)

Firmness: Medium-Firm
Price: From $503 (Queen ~$729 on sale)
Trial period: 120 Nights
Warranty: 15 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.6/5)
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Side sleeping through pregnancy asks two things of a mattress at once: cushion the shoulder and hip that now carry your weight, but do not let the middle sag and pull your spine out of line. The Origin Hybrid does both. Its HexaGrid comfort layer flexes under the shoulder and hip to relieve pressure, while 7-zone ErgoCoil pocket springs stay firmer under the waist and lower back to keep you level as the bump grows.

The feel is a true medium-firm, which sounds firm for a soft-sleeping topic but is deliberate: it gives the cushioning of the HexaGrid without the sinking, hammocked feeling that makes it hard to roll over in later pregnancy. It also sleeps cool, and the removable, machine-washable TENCEL cover is genuinely useful in the newborn months. From $503, with a 120-night trial and a 15-year warranty, it is built to serve well past the birth.

If you already know you want a plush, sink-in feel, the medium-soft Emma Comfort further down may suit you better. But as the one bed that balances real pressure relief with reassuring support, and keeps that support as your body changes, the Origin is the safest pick for most expecting side sleepers.

Pick if...

You want dependable pressure relief for side sleeping without losing the spinal support that keeps you comfortable as your bump grows.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Origin Hybrid review.

2. Emma Comfort (best cushioning pick)

Firmness: Medium-Soft
Price: From $559 (current sale)
Trial period: 150 Nights
Warranty: 10 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.8/5)

When the advice is to sleep on your side and your hips ache by morning, a softer, more cushioned surface can be a relief. The Emma Comfort is the plushest pick here, a medium-soft feel around 6.7/10 built from three foam comfort layers over pocket springs. Shoulders and hips sink in and are cradled rather than propped up, which is exactly what many expecting side sleepers are chasing.

It is also outstanding for the reality of pregnancy sleep: broken. The foam-over-spring build isolates motion so well that a partner shifting, or your own repeated trips up in the night, are far less likely to jolt you fully awake. Add Australia’s most-awarded mattress pedigree, thousands of five-star owner ratings, and the longest trial on this list at 150 nights, and there is plenty of time to be sure it suits you.

The trade-off is the softness itself. At 6.7/10 it gives less pushback than the Origin or Newentor, so if you find you sink too far or struggle to turn over as the bump grows, a firmer hybrid may serve you better late in pregnancy. Because Emma discounts hard and the price swings with each sale, check the current deal rather than assume a set number.

Pick if...

You want the softest, most cushioned pressure relief and top-tier motion isolation for the broken sleep pregnancy brings.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Emma Comfort review.

3. Newentor Hybrid (best value pick)

Firmness: Medium-Firm (6/10)
Price: From $388.50 (Queen $598.50)
Trial period: 120 Nights
Warranty: 10 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.4/5)
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Pregnancy is an expensive time, and the Newentor Hybrid proves you do not need to spend big for proper side-sleeping support. Its 7-zone pocket-spring core runs softer under the shoulder and firmer under the waist, so the shoulder can settle in while the lower back stays supported. A queen regularly sells under $600, leaving budget for the cot and the pram.

It is not a bare-bones bed either. A gel-infused memory foam layer takes the edge off the surface, the bamboo-charcoal cover helps you sleep cool when pregnancy runs you hot, and the foams are CertiPUR-US certified under an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 cover, which is reassuring detail at any price. A 120-night trial and 10-year warranty back it up.

The feel is medium-firm (about 6/10), a touch firmer than a dedicated soft sleeper might pick, and the cover does not unzip for washing, so pair it with a protector. For the pressure relief and support you get for the money, though, it is the standout value choice for an expecting side sleeper.

Pick if...

You want genuine zoned spring support for side sleeping without stretching the budget the rest of the baby prep needs.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Newentor Hybrid review.

4. Ecosa Mattress (best adjustable pick)

Firmness: Adjustable (Plush / Medium / Firm)
Price: From $870 (Queen $1,240)
Trial period: 100 Nights
Warranty: 15 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
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The one certainty of pregnancy is that your body keeps changing, and so does what feels comfortable. The Ecosa answers that better than any bed here because it is really three mattresses in one: unzip the cover and reorder the internal layers to switch between Plush, Medium and Firm. Craving a softer hip cradle in the second trimester, then more support as the bump gets heavy? You can change it at home without buying a new bed.

Underneath the flexibility is a well-made all-foam bed. A breathable contour foam supports a little like latex while sleeping cooler, the cover is removable and washable, and a waterproof protector comes in the box, handy for the newborn stage. The 15-year warranty is among the longest here, so it is a long-term buy rather than a pregnancy-only stopgap.

It is the priciest pick on the list, with a queen around $1,240, and being all-foam it lacks the springy responsiveness that makes turning over easy on the hybrids above. But if not knowing which firmness will suit you is the thing holding you back, the ability to dial it in at home is worth the stretch.

Pick if...

You expect your comfort to shift through the trimesters and want to adjust the feel between Plush, Medium and Firm at home.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Ecosa Mattress review.

5. Koala mattress (popular pick)

Firmness: Flippable (Medium-Firm / Firm)
Price: From $890
Trial period: 120 Nights
Warranty: Up to 10 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)

Australia’s most recognisable mattress earns a place on any list, and plenty of expecting parents search for it by name. The Koala is built on Kloudcell foam under a soft TENCEL cover, with excellent motion isolation that helps when night waking is constant, a flippable comfort layer that switches between medium-firm and firm, a 120-night trial and famously fast metro delivery.

For pregnancy side sleeping specifically, though, it lands last. Both of its flippable settings run on the firmer side, so there is no genuinely plush option to cradle a sore hip and shoulder, and being all-foam it lacks the zoned spring support the hybrids above use to keep the waist level as the bump grows. From $890 it also costs more than the value picks. It is a good, well-supported mattress and a safe brand; for an expecting side sleeper, the picks above simply cushion pressure points better.

How we choose mattresses for pregnancy

There is no lab-coat theatre here, just the same process applied to every mattress whether the brand works with us or not. This is a comfort guide, not medical advice, so for pregnancy specifically we:

• Prioritised side-sleeping pressure relief — a feel that cushions the shoulder and hip without letting the waist collapse, since side sleeping is the position most expecting parents settle into.
• Checked spinal support — zoned springs or dense support foam that keeps the lower back level as the bump adds load, rather than a bed that hammocks in the middle.
• Weighted motion isolation and cooling — because pregnancy sleep is broken and often hot, and a bed that muffles movement and breathes helps you get back to sleep.
• Read the fine print — trial length and warranty, so you have time to be sure and a bed that lasts well past the newborn months.
• Confirmed live pricing — every price was checked on the brand’s own page in July 2026, and where a brand discounts constantly we tell you to check the current sale.

Sleep Society may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page. That never changes the order: the most reassuring all-round pick leads and Koala sits last with no link at all. And for any pain, positioning or high-risk concern, please talk to your midwife, obstetrician or GP rather than a mattress guide.

What to look for in a mattress for pregnancy

1. Side-sleeping pressure relief

Side sleeping is the position most expecting parents settle into, so the surface needs to cushion the shoulder and hip that now carry your weight. Look for a comfort layer that flexes at those points, whether that is HexaGrid, zoned springs or a plusher foam, so pressure does not build and wake you.

2. Support that keeps the spine level

Cushioning alone is not enough. As the bump grows it adds load to your midsection, and a mattress that sags there pulls your spine out of line and strains your lower back. Zoned pocket springs or a dense support core keep the waist supported so the whole spine stays neutral.

3. Strong motion isolation

Pregnancy sleep is broken sleep, between repositioning, night trips to the bathroom and a partner who moves. A mattress that absorbs motion, usually foam over pocket springs, means one person shifting does not jolt the other fully awake, which makes it easier to drift back off.

4. A cool, breathable feel

Pregnancy can run you hot, so a cover and comfort layer that breathe make a real difference. Bamboo-charcoal or TENCEL covers, gel-infused foams and hybrid springs that let air move all help you sleep cooler through the night.

5. A trial period and washable cover

Your comfort will change through the trimesters, so a long trial (100 nights or more) lets you be sure the feel still works. A removable, washable cover is a genuine bonus once the baby arrives and spills become part of life.

FAQs

What is the best mattress firmness for pregnancy?

Most expecting side sleepers are comfortable on a medium-soft to medium-firm mattress: soft enough to cushion the hip and shoulder, firm enough to keep the spine level as the bump grows. The Emma Comfort sits at the softer end and the Origin and Newentor at the firmer, more supportive end. Comfort is personal, so if you have pain or positioning concerns, check with your midwife or GP.

Is a soft or firm mattress better during pregnancy?

Neither extreme is ideal. A very firm bed creates pressure on the hip and shoulder when you side sleep, while a very soft one lets the midsection sink and can strain the lower back as the bump gets heavy. A balanced medium feel, or an adjustable bed like the Ecosa, tends to suit pregnancy best. This is general comfort guidance, not medical advice.

Can a new mattress help with pregnancy hip and back pain?

A supportive mattress can ease the pressure and misalignment that contribute to soreness, and many expecting parents find a bed with better hip and shoulder cushioning more comfortable. It is not a treatment, though. If you have persistent or severe hip, back or pelvic pain, speak to your midwife, physiotherapist or GP.

Do I need a new mattress just for pregnancy?

Not necessarily. If your current mattress already offers good side-sleeping pressure relief and support, a body pillow or pregnancy pillow may be enough. If it sags, feels too firm on your hips or leaves you sore, upgrading to a supportive bed like the Origin Hybrid can help, and it will serve you long after the birth.

Why does side sleeping matter during pregnancy?

Sleeping on your side, often the left, is commonly recommended in later pregnancy, which is why we focused on beds that suit side sleeping. The exact guidance depends on your stage and circumstances, so follow the advice of your midwife or obstetrician; our role here is only to help you find a comfortable, supportive surface for it.

Sources

1. Product Review – ‘Best Mattresses’
2. CHOICE – ‘How to buy the best mattress’
3. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby – ‘Sleeping during pregnancy’
4. Healthdirect – ‘Back pain during pregnancy’