Best Nursing Pillow for Back Pain While Breastfeeding (Canada)
Feeding a baby many times a day means a lot of time leaning forward. A nursing pillow will not fix your back, but the right one helps you stop hunching by bringing baby up to you and giving your lower back something to rest against. Among My Brest Friend pillows, the three in stock run from $88.99 to $98.99, and they differ most in exactly the two things that matter here: cushion height and lumbar support.
Short on time? For back pain, choose the My Brest Friend Super Deluxe (from $98.99). It has the thicker, higher front cushion and the enhanced lumbar support. If your back is fine and you want an everyday pillow, the Deluxe ($88.99) is the pick. Ongoing or sharp back pain is worth raising with your doctor, a physiotherapist or a lactation consultant.
Quick comparison
| Deluxe | Super Deluxe | Professional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (CAD) | $88.99 | from $98.99 | from $94.99 |
| Front cushion | Firm, flat | Thicker and higher, lifts baby to breast height | Thicker, firm cushion |
| Lumbar support | 6 in backrest | Enhanced lumbar support | Enhanced lumbar support |
| Cover | Plush, baby-soft | Plush, with a waterproof liner inside | Antimicrobial, wipe-clean |
| Strap | Velcro plus silent-release buckle | Velcro plus silent-release buckle | Adjustable attachment straps |
| Waist fit (approx.) | 28 to 44 in | 28 to 44 in | Wraparound fit |
| Best for | Everyday feeding | Back support and long feeds | Easy cleaning, clinics |
What a pillow can and cannot do for your back
Back strain during feeding often comes from the same pattern. Baby is too low, so you lean in. Your shoulders round. Your arms hold weight that a pillow could carry.
A firm nursing pillow that clips around your waist and brings baby up to breast height lets you sit back instead. That is how people use these pillows. It is not a treatment, and it will not suit every body or every feeding position.
A pillow also works best with a few habits:
- Sit in a chair or on a sofa with your lower back supported.
- Bring baby to you, rather than leaning toward baby.
- Keep your feet supported, with a stool or a stack of books if needed.
- Let your shoulders drop. If they creep up, adjust where the pillow sits.
- Change feeding positions through the day if one feels tiring.
The Super Deluxe: the back support pick
The Super Deluxe (from $98.99) is the one built around posture. Its front cushion is thicker and higher than the Deluxe, so baby sits closer to breast height and you hunch less. Enhanced lumbar support behind you lets you sit back and let the pillow hold your position. It stays firm and flat, so baby stays level through a long feed instead of sinking, and a waterproof liner inside the cover protects the foam from leaks and spit-up.
Choose it if: your back, neck or shoulders already ache, you are recovering from a C-section, or you expect long cluster-feeding evenings.
The Deluxe: the everyday pick
The Deluxe ($88.99) has the same firm core and shape, with a 6 in backrest so you sit back rather than hunch, a plush cover and a Velcro plus silent-release strap you can work with one hand. What it does not have is the Super Deluxe's thicker cushion and extra lumbar support.
Choose it if: your back is fine and you want a comfortable everyday pillow at a lower price.
The Professional: support with a wipe-clean cover
The Professional (from $94.99) is built for lactation consultants, hospitals and clinics. It has the same enhanced lumbar support and a thicker, firm cushion, under an antimicrobial cover that wipes clean between uses. Our Professional vs Super Deluxe guide covers the trade-off.
Choose it if: you want Super Deluxe level back support and care more about wiping the cover clean than about a soft feel.
Special cases
- Recovering from a C-section: read our C-section recovery pillow guide.
- Not sure how to position the pillow: see how to use a My Brest Friend nursing pillow.
- Comparing every model: see Original vs Deluxe vs Super Deluxe.
- Comparing with Boppy or Momcozy: see our My Brest Friend vs Boppy vs Momcozy guide.
- Pain during or after feeding, or baby is not feeding well: a lactation consultant can watch a feed and help in person or online.
Common questions
What is the best nursing pillow for back pain?
Among My Brest Friend pillows, the Super Deluxe. It has a thicker, higher front cushion that brings baby up to you and enhanced lumbar support behind you.
Can a nursing pillow help with back pain while breastfeeding?
Many people find that raising baby to breast height helps them sit more upright and lean less. A pillow is a support tool, not a treatment, so talk to a doctor or physiotherapist about pain that lingers.
What height should a nursing pillow sit at?
It should bring baby to your breast without you hunching or lifting your shoulders. Adjust where it sits on your waist until your back and shoulders feel relaxed.
Should I see someone about back pain from feeding?
Yes, if it is sharp, constant or getting worse. A doctor, physiotherapist or lactation consultant can look at your setup and your feeding positions.
Still not sure?
In one sentence: if your back hurts, get the Super Deluxe; if it does not, the Deluxe does the everyday job for $10 less. Adorling is an authorized Canadian retailer, every pillow is genuine and warrantied, and shipping is free across Canada.