Disposable knickers post birth

I’ve been recommended to get pads but also disposable knickers as they’re easier in the first week or two. Only concern is I’m around a size 20 so I’m worried that the supermarkets size L or XL won’t be big enough. Any recommendations???

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You should be able to get bigger sizes online, Try amazon. Xx

I’ll be using reusable period underwear with pads for this reason, which then can be used in the future x

I've got some pants with big pads in from Aldi which feel fairly comfortable. Only for the first few days of heavy flow and then I'll go back to normal pants and maxi pads

I used period pants & pads too 👍 xx

M&s have their period pants on sale, go up to your size and beyond 😊

It’s up to you but I just found high waisted knickers and pads enough until I stopped bleeding with my first, even after c-section x

I’m around a size 22 in pregnancy and I got Always Discreet disposable pants in XL which fit 16-22. They fit me. But just and they aren’t particularly high waisted or comfy!

I bought 8 pairs of cheap high waisted knickers and lots of maternity pads. So will see how I get on with that!

I didn’t get on with them at all and they were so uncomfy and I had a builders bum. Big undies and thick big pads were way better.

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