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Kindred Bravely make great maternity bras, too, so it stands to reason that they know a lot about women’s bodies. Made from super-soft fabric, these postpartum pants come up high to your belly button, so your C-section wound isn’t irritated or rubbed by a waistband and your belly feels a bit supported and enclosed. Under the belly: This panel style is if you’re looking for firm support underneath your belly, or prefer not to have any extra material covering your bump. Plus, maternity pants are specifically designed to accommodate and support a growing bump. Going up a size in non-maternity pants (or other clothing) means that your new pants will be larger around the waist, but they will also be larger everywhere else. So they are not likely to give you the overall fit that your body needs during pregnancy. I posted a very similar thread a few weeks ago and had these suggested, and they are great. They're under the bump but don't bother your section scar."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Galaxyrippleforever) Our verdict Stretchy material will be your best friend when it comes to comfort. In the long run, you’ll save money purchasing pants with a stretchy material because they’ll expand with you. You'll be able to wear them comfortably throughout your pregnancy.

Winged pads– These pads have handy wings which attach them to your underwear and keep them secure, providing an extra layer of protection against leaks. They are great for night time when you may be moving around a lot and for the

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can be quite heavy during this time. Maternity pads tend to be a lot more absorbent than regular sanitary towels and are often longer and wider, too, meaning you won’t constantly have to be changing your pad throughout the day. These are very similar in design to the Intimate Portal pants, above and offer good value for money considering many reviewers report they've continued wearing them for years after hanging up the rest of their maternity clothes. Massive M&S full briefs! I remember sending my mum out to get some as my normal short style ones were agony to wear. My scar was quiet uncomfortable and itchy for a while, I think I wore them for about a year afterwards!"(Recommended by Mumsnet user LouLou198) Comfort: Maternity pads should be super soft to the touch for ultimate comfort. High absorbency is also key to ensuring that you feel as dry and clean as possible. Although maternity pads are not the most discreet sanitary products, don’t forget that their main purpose is to keep you comfortable postpartum, and help you on your road to recovery. You need full briefs from M&S, at least two sizes up. I am still in mine a year post partum. They're too darn comfy." (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user MySoCalledStrife) Our verdict

The bleeding may be heavy in the first few days but as time goes on the flow will become lighter until it eventually stops.

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I was just wearing briefs in a few sizes up… but then I bought a pair of the JoJo Maman Bebe ones and they are soooo much better!” (Vetted by Mumsnet user GinIsIn) Our verdict The best maternity underwear will be the pair you won't know you're wearing, from first thing in the morning as you take your prenatal vitamins to relaxing on the sofa with your favourite pregnancy book at the end of the day. They'll accommodate your changing shape all through pregnancy right up to labour (trust us, the last thing you want at that time is a pair of uncomfortable pants digging in, riding up or getting in the way of your TENS machine). Maternity pads (or maternity towels) will soak up the bleeding that comes from your uterus, mostly from where your placenta was attached. Bleeding is at its heaviest in the few hours immediately post-birth but will ease off to a more manageable amount as your body begins to heal.

While the chances are you won’t be getting much sleep when your little one arrives, the last thing you want to wake up to in the middle of the night is a leaking pad. These Maxi Overnight pads are not specifically designed for postpartum use but they are nevertheless a brilliant option for those with heavy flows and come highly recommended by many new mothers. Mum-of-three Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy care and child play content. Their absorbent layer is also made from 100% polyester and all three layers combine to give the maximum amount of support and protection, as well as do the minimum amount of harm to the environment. As with menstrual pads, there is something for everyone and it is always worth remembering to be open minding. The type of maternity pad that works for you will not only depend on how much you bleed after birth but will depend on what type of labour and birth you have. It is always best to have a bit of a collection which allows you to try different You could decide to go up a pant size instead of buying maternity pants, especially early on in your pregnancy. However, as your pregnancy progresses, you might find that you need to size up quite a few times as your belly grows. This could ultimately make it an expensive and time-consuming option.

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Maternity pads have been designed for a simple reason, because regular sanitary towels and pads aren’t up to the job in the weeks after you’ve given birth. You need all the protection you can get during the postpartum period as the blood flow Side panel: Pants with this panel style will fit as close to regular pants as possible. On each side of the waistband, you’ll find a stretchy fabric so while it will look like you’re wearing regular pants, you’re actually quite comfortable thanks to the stretchy panel. Because everyone's body is different, this can vary depending on each person. Bleeding can last up to four to six weeks after birth, so you'll want to factor in that amount of time into how many pads you'll be buying. It's also important to note you should only be wearing pads, liners, or disposable underwear after giving birth (not tampons, menstrual cups, or any other device that needs to be inserted into the vagina).

Love Luna makes period pants, which you might think you won’t need during pregnancy or in the weeks after birth, but actually they can be really handy. Lots of women find they have a lot more vaginal mucus when pregnant, and so need to wear a pad, and that’s before you get to the issue of a baby putting pressure on your bladder. For the same reasons, they’re a good option for after the birth, too. (And if you do find postnatal incontinence is becoming a problem, we've also got a guide to the best pelvic floor trainer according to Mumsnet users in the know). Maternity underwear– These are very common across the pond in the US and are slowly coming across to us in the U.K. Maternity pants are a great way of having full protection against leaks plus many of them give support if you areMaternity pads have been designed for a reason: simply put, regular sanitary towels aren’t up to the job in the weeks after you’ve given birth. You need all the protection and support you can get during the postpartum period as the blood flow is quite heavy during this time. Maternity pads tend to be a lot more absorbent than regular sanitary towels and are often longer and wider, too, meaning you won’t constantly have to be changing your pad throughout the day. When comparing the two for postpartum bleeding, pads will work best for those days immediately after birth, as that's when you'll be bleeding the heaviest. They'll absorb more fluid and prevent leakage from happening.