7 Best Office Chairs For Pregnancy [2024]

About 82% of pregnant women work until a month before their due date. Sitting for long periods on your desk chair has an impact on you and your baby.

It can cause back and hip pain and increases the risk of gestational diabetes and other health issues.

Experts recommend that pregnant women avoid sitting for more than 30 minutes.

To ensure correct posture, and no back, and hip pain, they also recommended using the best desk chair for pregnancy.

Don’t know which desk chair is suitable for you? We researched and here are the 7 best desk chairs for pregnancy.

✪ Editor Top Picks – Best Office Chair For Pregnancy

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1. Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair – Best Overall

Next is the Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair, one of the most adjustable desk chairs in its class. Built with a unique mechanism, you can adjust the headrest angle and height.

Not only that. You can also adjust lumbar support height, armrest height, seat height, backrest tilt, and tilt tension. By doing so, you can find the perfect and most comfortable seating position.

This ergonomic chair has a breathable mesh back. Designed to provide support and keep your back cool, it allows cool air to circulate through the mesh. This keeps your back sweat-free and allows you to sit for long periods.

Back issues are common during pregnancy. But with the Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair, you don’t have to worry about them. This desk chair offers adjustable back support.

It goes up and down, in and out. The chair also has a recline feature which allows you to tilt the backrest back and sit incorrect posture. 

Made to last, it comes with a 5-year warranty and can support up to 330 pounds. It’s made from the highest quality materials that include sturdy arm and headrests, a soft cushion seat, and caster wheels.

As such, you can sit comfortably and move easily across the office floor.

What We Liked

✅ Easy to assemble

✅ Ergonomic design

✅ Comes with a breathable mesh

✅ Fully adjustable

✅ Five-year warranty

What We Did Not Like

❌ None

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2. Hbada Office Chair – Budget Pick

Designed for pregnant women and people who spend lots of hours in front of a computer, the Hbada Office Chair promotes correct posture. Simple and stylish, it has adjustable lumbar support.

This allows you to sit in the correct posture and protect your spine. Not only that. Correct posture prevents back pain which is common when you spend long hours sitting, while in poor posture.

It has flip-up arms for different situations. These space-saving flip-up arms allow you to rest your arms while on a break or while working.

During your break, you can simply fold the flip-up arms and push the chair under your desk. Thanks to this special design, you’ve more freedom in your room.

Stable and durable, the Hbada Office Chair has a heavy-duty base. Capable of supporting up to 250 pounds, the base has nylon caster wheels.

Designed to absorb shocks, the wheels are wear-resistant and non-slip.

What We Liked

✅ Strong bearing capacity

✅ Safe

✅ Suitable for different statures

✅ Space-saving

✅ Height adjustable

What We Did Not Like

❌ The chair creeks when you rock back and forth

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3. Herman Miller Embody Ergonomic Office Chair

Specially built for pregnant women, this desk chair comes with a pixelated support system. As such, the chair distributes your weight evenly. This encourages movement and reduces pressure. 

The chair has a narrow back with flexible ribs and a central spine. To control them, the manufacturer added a backfit system.

Using this system, you can position the backrest in line with the natural curve of your spine. As such, you’ll be able to achieve a neutral and balanced posture.

The Herman Miller Embody Ergonomic Office Chair has four support layers. Together, they mold to your body shape and allow the flow of air. This keeps your body cool, prevents sweating, and allows you to sit comfortably for long periods.

Made of 42% recycled materials, the chair is 95% recyclable, it’s PVC-free, and comes with a 12-year warranty.

The eco-friendly construction is a result of 20 experts in the fields of physical therapy and ergonomics. They contributed their expertise to design a desk chair that distributes pressure and aligns your spine.

What We Liked

✅ Has an innovative ergonomic design

✅ Promotes good posture

✅ Improves blood circulation

✅ Made with recycled materials

✅ 12-Year Warranty

What We Did Not Like

❌ Expensive than other models

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4. Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair – Best For Hip Pain

If you’re looking for a desk chair that’s easy to adjust and fits your body, we recommend the Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair. Solid and stable, it’s made of high-quality nylon.

The desk chair’s frame is silver which adds style and comfort to your home office. 

It has a strong base that can support up to 280 pounds. To enable you to move around your office, the desk chair comes with PU caster wheels.

Designed to roll quietly, they do not damage your wooden floor. In fact, they move quietly and smoothly over the office floor.

Like other ergonomic chairs for pregnant women, this model comes with a breathable mesh. Suitable for those who sit for long periods, the mesh allows cool air in and out.

This helps to cool your back and prevent sweating. Easy to clean, the breathable mesh resists transformation.

You can adjust the desk chair’s seat height and tilt tension. To adjust the seat height, press the handle on the seat’s right side, and for the tilt tension, rotate the knob under the seat. This will enable you to get the most comfortable setting.

What We Liked

✅ Stable chair base

✅ High-quality gas lift

✅ Saves space

✅ Easy to fold

✅ Fits your body

What We Did Not Like

❌ Lumbar is fixed

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5. SIHOO Ergonomic Office Chair – Best Value

Constructed with high-quality materials, the SIHOO Ergonomic Office Chair has PU silent casters and a gas base. Built to bear up to 330 pounds, it’s ideal for use in offices with tiles, carpets, and wood floors.

As a matter of fact, it allows you to move around smoothly and free of noise.

The backrest has an S-shaped design that matches your spine line.

Thanks to this design, the chair fully supports your back. It also promotes correct sitting posture and helps release pressure on your shoulders and spine. This makes reclining and sitting more comfortable.

It has a well-padded seat and breathable mesh. The padded seat ensures you’re comfortable, and you won’t feel numb from sitting for long periods.

The breathable mesh allows cool air in and out. This helps to cool your back and prevent sweating.

Thanks to its ergonomic design, you can use the chair for gaming, relaxing, or as a study chair.

The desk chair passed the SGS testing. As such, it’s safe for use and can support up to 280 pounds without breaking, which would cause harm. Easy to install, it comes with tools, parts, and a user manual.

What We Liked

✅ Skin-friendly breathing mesh

✅ Comfortable seat

✅ Well built

✅ Easy to put together

✅ Simple and elegant

What We Did Not Like

❌ No pedal

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6. NOUHAUS +Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair – Best PU Leather Desk Chair

Different days and moods need different chairs. However, you don’t need to buy different desk chairs.

All you need is the NOUHAUS +Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair. It comes with the Click5 lumbar support, giving you 5 stages of lumbar support.

Each level clicks into place allowing you to choose which lower back is best for you. The manufacturer also added another feature – tilt rock.

Designed to create a soothing sensation, this feature promotes correct posture and allows you to stay focused. Now, you can lean back and think before sitting upright once you get your ‘aha’ moment.

The desk chair comes with FlipAdjust armrests. This space-saving office chair for pregnant women allows you to create a task chair with arms or no arms. The armrests are padded for comfort and allow you to lean in how you like.

It has a heavy-duty nylon base. Reinforced with gussets and ribs, it can support up to 275 pounds. Easy to assemble, it comes with instructions and tools. 

What We Liked

✅ Easy to assemble

✅ Has smooth hydraulics

✅ Comes with well-padded armrests

✅ Has a heavy-duty base

✅ Available in three colors

What We Did Not Like

❌ None

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7. X-VOLSPORT Massage Gaming Chair – Best Highback Chair

People who enjoy gaming spend a lot of time in front of their computer screens or TVs. While they get much joy playing video games, sitting for long periods has its own negative issues.

They include lower back pain, poor posture, and others. This makes sense why a gaming chair is ideal for gamers and working pregnant women.

The X-VOLSPORT Massage Gaming Chair is a multifunctional desk chair that comes with a massage lumbar cushion. It also has a removable headrest. Both ensure that you’re more relaxed and focused while working.

The high back desk chair has a retractable footrest. When tired, just tilt the chair backward between 90 and 170 degrees, then place your legs on the footrest.

This will provide much-needed relaxation during your break. To make it more exciting, adjust the knob under the seat. This will swing the chair back and forth.

Built with a strong metal frame, it has a sturdy five-star base with nylon smooth-rolling casters and plastic feet. As such, the chair has a stronger bearing capacity and will not corrode.

What We Liked

✅ Comes with breathable material

✅ Has strong metal frame

✅ Supports up to 300 pounds

✅ Multifunctional

✅ 360-degree swivel design

What We Did Not Like

❌ None

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Final Words

When shopping for the best desk chair for pregnant women, hip and back support should be at the forefront of your focus. You should also take into account posture correcting functions, comfort, and design.

Based on our extensive research, the best desk chair for pregnant women is the Herman Miller Embody Ergonomic Office Chair.

Although it’s more expensive than other models, it has a pixelated support system that distributes your weight evenly. This reduces pressure and encourages movement. 

If you’re shopping for an office chair, we highly recommend the models reviewed above.