Relvay makes a pregnancy pillow. We also tell you below when you should not buy one.
The short answer
The Butterfly maternity pillow suits side sleepers who want a compact wedge in a shared bed and plan to reuse it for feeding. You will still need your own head pillow and something between your knees.
- Covers: bump support while you lie on your side.
- Does not cover: head and knees, by its own description.
- Check from the US: shipping, price in AUD, trial terms.
Which pillow is the Butterfly maternity pillow?
It is one specific product: the Butterfly® Pregnancy Pillow from an Australian brand, now sold at thebutterfly.shop. Not every pillow shaped like a butterfly, or sold with "butterfly" in the name, is this one.
| Butterfly Pregnancy Pillow | What the maker says |
|---|---|
| Type | A "compact wedge shaped pillow", sold as a 2-in-1: sleep, then feeding cushion |
| How to lie | "Position yourself toward the centre of the pillow when lying on your side" |
| Fill | Microfibre fill (Cloudfil) |
| Cover | Removable Tencel cover, OEKO-TEX certified |
| Care | Pillow and covers machine washable |
| Size | Not listed on the product page we read |
| Price seen | AUD $157 regular, AUD $133.45 on sale (Oct 8, 2026) |
| Trial | 90 nights, plus a 12-month warranty. One section of the same page says 30 nights. Ask which applies. |
| Sold separately | Knee Cushion, nursing covers, spare covers |
If a listing does not show this brand and these parts, treat its reviews as reviews of a different pillow.
What does the Butterfly pillow do for you at night?
It gives you a small, centred wedge to lie against on your side, without taking over the bed. Buyers mostly praise that small footprint.
3:05 a.m.
Jasmine was 27 weeks and up for the third time to pee. Every trip meant climbing out of her big C pillow and building it back in the dark, and by the time it was right she needed to go again. Owen had started sleeping with his back pressed to the wall. A friend in Melbourne swore by a small Australian wedge, so Jasmine started reading about it at 3 a.m. on her phone.
"Got into the right position, with all the pillows in place.... and now I gotta pee."YouTube comment on a pregnancy pillow video
"getting out of bed over 10x at night has been a struggle"YouTube comment on a pregnancy pillow video
On Trustpilot, Butterfly buyers describe it as small and light, and say it does not take up half the bed. The brand says its shape makes it easy to switch sides during the night. That is a maker claim; we did not test it.
Which setups does the maker describe, and what is left over?
The maker describes two uses: lying on your side centred on the pillow, and feeding after birth. Everything else, including your head and knees, is up to other pillows.
| Body area or use | Butterfly pillow | What you add |
|---|---|---|
| Bump, side sleeping | Described: lie on your side, centred on the pillow | Nothing |
| Head | Not described | Your usual head pillow |
| Between the knees | Not described | The brand's Knee Cushion (sold separately) or a regular pillow |
| Feeding after birth | Described as a feeding cushion | Nursing covers are sold separately |
| Sitting up, back rest | Not described | Regular pillows |
A compact pillow stays compact by doing one part of the job. Count the pillows you will still need.
Two Trustpilot reviews add useful notes: one buyer found the two cushion sections a bit firm, which made getting up at night harder, and another said it took a few nights to get used to having it under her belly.
What should you check before buying the Butterfly pillow from the US?
Check shipping, the final price in US dollars and how returns work from abroad. The product page we read talked about Australian shipping and did not confirm US delivery terms.
- Shipping: does the US store ship to you, how long, and who pays duties?
- Price: AUD $133.45 to $157 before conversion and shipping.
- Trial: 90 nights or 30? Who pays return shipping from the US?
- Knees: will you buy the Knee Cushion, or use a pillow you already own?
- Firmness: are you fine with a firmer feel when you get up at night?
- Seller: is it the brand or an authorized retailer, such as Baby Bunting in Australia?
Comparing it with another compact option? We look at Butterfly vs. Boppy Side Sleeper on its own page, and our buying checklist works for any pillow.
Hip pain or poor sleep that keeps getting worse is worth raising with your midwife or OB-GYN. A pillow is a comfort aid, not a treatment.
Is the Butterfly maternity pillow worth it?
If you live in Australia, sleep on your side, share a bed and want to reuse it for feeding, it is well loved for good reasons. From the US, it is worth it only once shipping, price and return terms add up.
Jasmine did the math with shipping from Australia and decided to look closer to home for a small setup at her middle, keeping her own head pillow and a pillow between her knees. The first night, she got up to pee twice and each time only had to nudge one wedge back into place. Owen woke up in the middle of the bed for the first time in weeks and pulled her in close.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Butterfly maternity pillow sold in the US?
The brand's site has a US region option, but the product page we read only described Australian shipping. Confirm delivery time, cost and duties for your address before ordering.
How do you use the Butterfly maternity pillow?
The maker says to lie on your side and position yourself toward the centre of the pillow. It does not describe knee or head use, so keep your own pillows for those.
Does the Butterfly pillow go between your knees?
The maker does not describe that use. It sells a separate Knee Cushion, and a regular pillow between your knees works too.
Can you wash the Butterfly maternity pillow?
Yes. The maker says both the inner pillow and the Tencel covers are machine washable. Follow the care label on the one you receive.
Is every butterfly-shaped pregnancy pillow the same?
No. Many pillows use a similar shape or name. This review covers only the Butterfly Pregnancy Pillow from the Australian brand. Reviews of look-alikes tell you little about it.
If you want a small setup without shipping from abroad
Relvay does not make the Butterfly pillow or anything sold under that name. The Relvay 3-Piece is a different compact setup sold in the US: two wedges, one at the bump and one at the back, joined by a strap that runs under you, with your own head pillow and a pillow between your knees.
Two wedges for bump and back, joined by a flat strap, about as wide as your torso. Keep a regular pillow between your knees. $79.99, 90-day returns.
Probably not for you if
- You want the Butterfly pillow itself.
- You want one cushion for sleep and feeding.
- You need knee support built in.
Worth a look if
- You get up several times a night and hate rebuilding.
- You share a full or queen bed.
- You want US shipping and 90 days to try it.
Jasmine's story is a composite based on real reviews and public posts from pregnant side sleepers. Names and details are changed.
