Debating a u shaped pregnancy pillow, did it actually make nights easier or just take space

Been debating getting one of those U shaped pregnancy pillows because sleep lately has been rough honestly. I keep waking up with hip pain, lower back pain, and somehow still end up tossing around all night trying to get comfortable. Regular pillows are not cutting it anymore.

My only hesitation is these things look HUGE lol. I’m worried it’ll just take over the whole bed and end up being another expensive thing I stop using after a week. Some brands also look super cheap online so I don’t even know what’s actually worth buying.

Did a pregnancy pillow genuinely make your nights easier or is it kinda overhyped? Looking for real experiences before I spend money on one. If you found a reliable brand that actually held its shape and helped with sleep, I’d really appreciate recommendations.