Maternity pads how many will i need

Can an experienced mum please give me an idea of how many of each type it's good to have? My guess is: 2 weeks worth of maternity pads 2 weeks of super period pads 1 week normal period pads A few weeks of poise light liners TIA. Add a comment. Comments 7 Add a comment.

Hey there, I think it will differ for everyone and with each pregnancy, but last time I only used maternity pads for the first 4 days and then moved onto a regular pad for about 2 weeks. You're very organised! Daisy Original poster. Thanks for sharing. Haha, stocking up on stuff gives me an illusion of control.

The heaviness of bleeding varies for everyone so it is hard to plan for to an exact science. With my first I bled quite heavily for the first weeks at least while I was in hospital. I went through at least 3 packets of maternity pads in that week as I bled through them quickly.

After a week or so maybe 2 i switched to super pads 1packet , then regular pads, for couple of weeks then liners. My suggestion would be to have packs of maternity pads and then see how you go.

You may be lucky and not have too much bleeding. I used less than a packet in my first few days before going on to normal pads. Perhaps just buy another only if and when you need it. I also only used maternity pads for about days and then was on regular ultra thins, and I was over prepared i thought I'd be bleeding heavily for at least 2 weeks I had so many giant pads left over.

It will be different for everyone and every pregnancy. How many maternity pads do I need? Probably more often than you think. Aim to purchase three to four packs of 10 maternity pads before your baby is born. Do I throw maternity pads in the bin? The great news is that Lil-Lets maternity maxi pads are individually wrapped so you can put your used pad into the wrapper of your new pad and throw it away.

You could use a nappy sack, sanitary bag, or wrap in some toilet tissue. As your flow becomes lighter, you may want to move to using a Lil-Lets maternity ultra pad as you get back to normal — your choice. Crying at the drop of a hat? Wondering why your favourite foods suddenly make you want to throw up? Page last reviewed: 19 February Next review due: 19 February Pack your bag for labour.

What you'll need for labour and birth Get a few things ready at least 3 weeks before your due date. You're likely to need: clean bed clothes and towels clothes including a hat and nappies for the baby 2 packets of super-absorbent sanitary or maternity pads Even if you're planning to have your baby at home, you should pack some things in case you need to go into hospital at any point. Get prepared When you come home, you will not want to do much more than rest and care for your baby, so do as much planning as you can in advance.

If you have a freezer, you could cook some meals in advance and freeze them.