Sanitary towels for after birth?

[mdsremos]

Just wondered, as I cant remember, which sanitary towels you took to hospital with you for after the birth. I have a large pack of Always nightime with wings but dont know whether they will deal with the flow or not immediately after the birth?

I seem to remember using Kotex night last time but they were like really thick and uncomfortable and as I am having a section again I want to remain reasonably comfortable down there if you know what I mean.

 

[charliebear]

I took normal maternity pads, I was in need of the padding!
Also having stitches when I did change to sanitary pads I found they rubbed so went back to mat pads fast!

Not having a section I dont see why you cant use normal pads but I think the units like you to use Maternity pads for the first few days due to flow, colour etc. (I know mine did )

 

[lauren86]

i really liked the mat pads from mothercare

 

[skimpy]

Always do a thicker o with wings in a mint green pack...ive got them for bag this time, although i did use maternity pads last time, cant remember which tho...think i'll get mat. pads for first day or two, anyone used Adsa ones?

 

[charliebear]

I used Asda and Boots no problems with either.

 

[mel_ed]

I liked tesco maternity one's the best x

 

[inky]

I liked boots mat pads - after them I used kotex night, and yes they are thick but I had lots of stitches and was very sore and found they were really soft

 

[kellylou]

I got 2 packs of asda maternity mats 2 for £2 hope they do the job need to get some other things.

 

[vixforever]

I liked Wilko's maternity pads. 89p a pack I bought 4 packs and only use one and a half then just used Always night towels but I'd say use maternity ones the first couple of days.

 

[Yodabo]

I'm using tesco slim maternity pads with wings and for the night, always night time with wings.

I didn't use them in hospital though, the midwife supplied me with theirs.. Which I was greatfull for as I bled like a bitch right after lol

 

[Lau's]

I have bought the Tesco mat pads, for me personally i can't imagine regular san towels would be enough.

 

[berit87]

I took Always Night time ones, the ones for the really heavy period, I bought some maternity ones from Boots as well but they were so thick and horrible - felt weird in my pants! TMI. Normal pads are sooooo much more comfortable!

 

[JJ Mum]

I have had three sections - and I would recomeded any proper maternity towels, they are a bit thick, but if your having a section it's the length you need more than anything , so unless you can find very long ones that are not maternity then go for them, at least 1 pack to start you off , as you won't be too mobile at least for the first 24 hours, other than a shower etc, and all that sitting in a hosp bed you will need the length to go right underneath you as gravity helps you leek at the back of the towel, esp as the spinal wears off , you won't feel where your leeking if at all!

 

[berit87]

JJ Mum - the Always Super Night (dark blue with a picture of a moon on it) whatever they are, they are suuuuuper long! I need long ones too and they have been soo comfy!xx

 

[tinkerbell86]

i had stitches too and found the mothercare maternity pads were great!! But after about a week i used the always nightime ones when wasn't bleeding as much!!

 

[JJ Mum]

JJ Mum - the Always Super Night (dark blue with a picture of a moon on it) whatever they are, they are suuuuuper long! I need long ones too and they have been soo comfy!xx

ooh thanks berit, will have to have a look for them then, prob much cheeper too
I have an assorted selection left over from my MC too , in the draw for OH to bring me!

 

[Mrs G]

I liked the mothercare ones as they have wings and stayed in place well x

 

[Apple]

I used Asda maternity ones and then on the second day I just started using the bodyform goodnight ones and they are made of a similar material as the maternity ones just not as big and bulky!!