Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mattress for pregnant women which has a main mattress section with an opening therein for serial cushions for abdominal support. A plurality of cushions are serially arranged within one another and are located within the opening of the main mattress section. At least one of the cushions is non-inflatable to enhance structural support. The cushions may all be non-inflatable, e.g. foam, but at least one must be non-inflatable for structural support. In a preferred embodiment, at least some of the cushions have a height which is in excess of the height of the main mattress section.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mattress for pregnant women which has a main mattress section of the conventional configuration, but with an opening therein for serial, adjustable cushions for abdominal support. A plurality of inflatable and deflatable cushions are serially arranged within one another and are located within the opening of the main mattress section. In a preferred embodiment, the mattress has a plurality of inflatable cushions which are segmented or cut in half so as to have upper half and lower half sections. In addition, a preferred embodiment includes cushion sections at least some of which have a height which is in excess of the height of the main mattress section.