The Best Postpartum Diapers for Immediately After Birth | Mother Rising

The best postpartum diapers are a wonderful solution to the heavy bleeding new moms experience right after giving birth. Adult diapers are easy to take on and off, and minimize any mess. But don’t worry, most women stop using them after only a few days.

Wondering who makes the best postpartum diapers for immediate postpartum? Curious about how many you’d need to buy? Want to know what disposable postpartum underwear to use after a cesarean birth (aka section)? I’ve got you covered. Let’s get started!

When to Use a Postpartum Diaper

New parents don’t need to wear postpartum adult diapers for long during their postpartum recovery. During the first week when postpartum bleeding is heavy, use a postpartum diaper, especially for the first few days. Adult diapers are the way to go! (FYI postpartum diapers are the same thing disposable postpartum underwear, adult diapers, and incontinence diapers).

Prevent Leaks

Adult diapers prevent leaks. Think about it – instead of using a large pad that can slide around underwear causing leaks, your entire underwear is now a pad. It’s like period underwear. Also, adult diapers are excellent at handling heavy bleeding. Remember, they’re typically used for urinary incontinence. These bad boys can handle the contents of a full, adult bladder. With an adult diaper you won’t ruin any underwear or stain sheets with any accidental leaks. That’s pretty great!

Simple

Also, adult diapers are really simple. When you go to the bathroom and need a new diaper, just take the whole thing off, throw it away, and put on a new one. There’s no need to fiddle with fitting a giant maternity pad into underwear or mesh panties. It’s so, so simple.

Padsicles

Another thing I like about adult diapers is that you can use them simultaneously with a padsicle. Padsicles are frozen postpartum pads soaked with healing ingredients that are used for pain relief and to promote healing after childbirth.

Some women experience no tearing or trauma during birth, but for those that do, they are a lifesaver. Padsicles are helpful for recovery from swelling, bruising, hemorrhoids, lacerations, stitches, and episiotomies.

Best Deal: Amazon Basics Postpartum Underwear

My favorite affordable, yet wildly comfortable adult diaper for postpartum bleeding is Amazon Basics postpartum underwear. They are so much softer and less bulky than the average adult diaper.

SHOPPING TIP:  Buy 1 pack of adult diapers for the first week after birth. 18 adult diapers should be more than sufficient for the first week postpartum and you’ll likely have leftovers. Gift your leftovers, along with your postpartum pad tips and tricks to another mama due after you. She’ll be so appreciative!

Traditional: Depends Silhouette

Tried and true, the best depends for postpartum are their Silhouette line, specifically made for women after birth. I always thought the Depends Silhouette was the best postpartum diaper because it was soft, absorbent, and felt like real underwear. It’s what I always used!

C-Section Friendly: Frida Mom

Many parents rave about mesh panties coupled with the big, bulky maternity pads. Personally, I wasn’t a fan. I found the pad to slip all over the place, and because it didn’t have wings I leaked on the sheets! No, thank you.

However, it’s important to note that some parents that give birth by cesarean prefer the mesh panties over the adult diapers because there’s less pressure on the incision site. The pressure caused by mesh is much less than that of an adult diaper and feels more comfortable.

The best postpartum for c-section are the Frida Mom disposable postpartum underwear coupled with a maternity pad. Women love and rave about them! They are comfortable, stay in place, and keep the pad in place too. So many raving reviews on Amazon!

Organic Option: Rael Disposable Underwear

For those looking for an organic solution, Rael makes some of the best postpartum diapers with an organic cotton cover, that are also really affordable.

Reusable: INNERSY Postpartum Panties

Sick and tired of wearing adult diapers? Try reusable postpartum underwear for a economical and comfortable solution. When bleeding heavily during the first week and want to use reusable postpartum underwear, make sure to also use a thick pad. Once bleeding slows down and becomes more manageable, you’ll eventually be able to use a thin pad, and eventually no pad. When postpartum bleeding has stopped, save them for when your cycles return down the road.

Postpartum Diapers/Depends Vs Pads

When preparing for postpartum bleeding it’s helpful to buy both diapers and postpartum pads.  Since bleeding is heavy the first few days, it’s much easier to simply use a diaper at first. However, once bleeding lessens, adult diapers become too much. During the first week after birth women become ready to use regular postpartum pads like they would for a normal postpartum period.

Buy the following for all the postpartum pads and diapers a woman will need for the first six weeks after birth.

• 1-2 packs of Amazon Basics Postpartum Underwear/Adult Diapers for the first few days
• 2 packs of Always Maxi “purple pads”
• 1 pack of Always Ultra Thin Pads for Daytime
• 1 pack of Always Ultra Thin Pads for Overnight
• One box of Always Individually Wrapped Pantyliners

Postpartum Ice Diapers for Bruising, Pain and Swelling

• An adult diaper makes using padsicles super simple. First put on the adult diaper, and then place the frozen pad in the adult diaper and you’re good to go! With an adult diaper there’s no worry of the padsicle melting and making a mess in the sheets or on the couch.
• When the padsicle melts, or you need a new pad, simply throw the pad out and replace it while re-using the same adult diaper. There’s no need for a new adult diaper unless it has become soiled.
• If padsicles aren’t for you, many parents love these reusable ice packs made just for postpartum.
• If you need something even easier, try these disposable icepacks that work amazingly well!

The Best Postpartum Diapers for Postpartum Recovery

Best Deal: The Amazon Basics postpartum underwear adult diaper are an affordable option. They are simple, prevent leaking, soft, not bulky, and work well.

Traditional: Depends Silhouette feel like real underwear, come in three colors, have a good fit, and are absorbent.

C-Section Friendly: Frida Mom disposable postpartum underwear are a favorite for cesarean mamas to use with a pad.

Organic Option: Real’s Disposable Underwear have an organic cotton cover that are also very affordable.

Reusable: INNERSY’s Postpartum Panties are very comfortable and can be used down the road when cycles return. These can also be used towards the end of pregnancy instead of a pad for any discharge and mucus plug.

New parents don’t need to wear postpartum diapers for long, but while bleeding is really heavy, using the best postpartum diapers and disposable underwear is extremely helpful. One less thing to think about while caring for mom and baby. Two thumbs up from me!