Did anyone ever use disposable underwear instead of pads after delivery?

Question

When I had my baby, afterwards I used maxi pads which don't cut it, I ruined lots of underwear, nightgowns, and a couple of sheets. I had those "chux" pads to lay on, but they are slippery and I couldn't keep my butt on them while sleeping. Now I am having another baby and was wondering about using disposable underwear (like Depends) for the first few days or week after delivery. Has anyone tried this?

Answer 1

I used them for about 3 weeks after giving birth...def. get the underwear kind...they are comfortable...because you can pull them right up and they aren't plastic like the others.  I had them in my over night bag at the hospital.

Answer 2

Yes, I used them and they were so much more comfortable than regular underwear.  First of all, you can fit two hospital sized maxi pads in them.  Secondly, they are much less binding.  I'd recommend them for at least the first week post-delivery.

Answer 3

Yes, my midwife put them on after my normal delivery and it's really comfortable. I used them for 3days stay in the hospital.

Answer 4

I used them along with sanitary pads.  The hospital actually gave me a bag of the disposable underwear with my second daughter.  They were mesh and were comfortable.