Lil-Lets maternity maxi pad 10ps

Maternity pads are made for the bleeding that follows childbirth, which is heavier and lasts longer than a period. They are longer, softer and more absorbent than ordinary sanitary pads, and the softness matters if you have had stitches.

One thing to be clear about: tampons and menstrual cups must not be used after giving birth. Pads only, until your midwife or doctor tells you otherwise. Most people go through considerably more pads in the first days than they expect, so it is worth having several packs ready rather than one.

Specs

• Type: Maternity maxi pads
• Pack size: 10 pads
• Use: After childbirth
• Design: Longer, softer and more absorbent than standard pads
• Brand: Lil-Lets

Benefits

• Softer than a standard pad, which matters a great deal if you have stitches
• Longer and more absorbent, for bleeding that is heavier than a period
• Buy more than you think you need. The first few days use far more than most people expect
• Changing frequently is part of keeping the area clean while healing
• Tampons and cups are not safe after childbirth. Use pads until told otherwise

How to Use

• Wash your hands before and after changing a pad
• Change frequently, and more often in the first days
• Do not use tampons or menstrual cups after childbirth
• Wrap used pads and dispose in the bin. Do not flush
• Tell your midwife or doctor straight away about bleeding that soaks a pad in an hour, clots larger than a golf ball, or blood with an unusual smell
• Seek urgent help if you feel faint, feverish or unwell alongside the bleeding