Postpartum bleeding?

Question

Kind of a strange question, but it has been 6 years since I had my last baby.

I know I will be bleeding for a few weeks, depending on my body, but my question is this. I never used pads for periods, always tampons or Instead, so I was wondering if anyone had a particular type of pad they would recommend for after I have the baby? I went to the store and there are so many choices it was ridiculous. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

Answer 1

They give you these gigantic pads at the hospital, and you will need them. They usually give quite a few, but if not, get the largest pads you can find. You might even use Depends in the beginning, but I never had to because they gave me about a weeks worth of gigantic pads. Bleeding lasts for as long as 2 weeks and maybe more, but gets less and less. I forgot and it has only been 6 months.!

Answer 2

I can tell you what NOT to get. My husband accidentally picked up the ones for incontinence and they hurt- an area that is already sore.

I actually sat on cloth diapers while I was home, these were most soothing.

Answer 3

I used the always overnight heavy pads when I had my m/c, which was some very heavy bleeding.  I can't remember what I used when I had my girls b/c that was also over 6 yrs. ago.  anyway, those should work good for you.  Congratulations, I hope that is me soon!