Incontinence pants or disposable underwear + pads?

Hi all! Just wondering how you’re planning on managing postpartum bleeding?

I’m stuck between buying the incontinence type disposable nappies for adults ( always / tena lady etc) or the fridamom style disposable underwear you put pads in?

Woukd really appreciate your thoughts as I have no idea what to expect as a FTM. Thanks 😊

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I've gone with Always disposable period briefs

Planning to use normal bigger style pants with pads - I didn’t find disposables very comfortable with my first x

With my first I just bought big pants the size bigger &, used pads & it worked great & was super comfy will do that this time around also x

I’ve used the pants before and highly recommend!

I bought disposable underwear from boots (they’re own brand) and Tesco maternity pads x

I used the always pants and felt clean and controlled!
Sanitary pads were too thick and not big enough or bulky. In my opinion.

With my first I just bought a size up in knickers and wore always night pads. Took maternity pads but they were so uncomfortable. Will be doing the same this time got ultra and maxi in my bag xx

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