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Postpartum pads

Absorbency, length, and cooling in the maker's words.

Woven basket of wrapped and unwrapped postpartum pads with a sage towel on a bathroom shelfPads
  • 10models tracked
  • $9 to $11price range

All 10 postpartum pads

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Always Discreet Postpartum PadsRegularFragrance-free Moderate (4 drops)––Yes??✓
Always Maxi Extra Heavy OvernightSize 5WingsFragrance-free Extra Heavy Overnight–YesYes✓?✓
Always Pure Cotton Extra Heavy OvernightSize 5WingsFragrance-free Extra Heavy Flow (Overnight)–YesYes✓?✓
Always Ultra Thin Extra Heavy OvernightSize 5WingsFragrance-free Extra Heavy Overnight–YesYes✓?✓
Frida Mom Postpartum Catch-All PadsMaximum absorbency (6 layers)Fragrance-free Maximum absorbency (6…––Yes??✓
Frida Mom Postpartum Final Phase PadsFragrance-free Light absorbency––Yes??✓
Lansinoh Postpartum Maternity Pads BundleLarge: super-absorbent with extra absorbency; medium: discreet and absorbent, 40 count, Large and mediumWingsFragrance-free Large–YesYes✓?✓
Lansinoh Postpartum PadsiclesCoolingFragrance-free –––Yes?✓✓
Stayfree Ultra Thin Overnight with WingsWings ––Yes–✓??
The Honey Pot Postpartum Cooling Herbal PadsOne size, 13 inch pad with wingsWingsCooling –13 inchesYes–✓✓?

Postpartum pads side by side

As each maker lists them.

ProductAbsorbencyLengthWingsCoolingLabeled fragrance-free
Lansinoh Postpartum Padsicles–––YesYes
Always Maxi Extra Heavy OvernightExtra Heavy Overnight–Yes–Yes
Always Ultra Thin Extra Heavy OvernightExtra Heavy Overnight–Yes–Yes
Always Pure Cotton Extra Heavy OvernightExtra Heavy Flow (Overnight)–Yes–Yes
Stayfree Ultra Thin Overnight with Wings––Yes––
The Honey Pot Postpartum Cooling Herbal Pads–13 inches (33 cm)YesYes–
Lansinoh Postpartum Maternity Pads BundleLarge: super-absorbent with extra absorbency; medium: discreet and absorbent–Yes–Yes
Always Discreet Postpartum PadsModerate (4 drops)–––Yes
Frida Mom Postpartum Catch-All PadsMaximum absorbency (6 layers)–––Yes
Frida Mom Postpartum Final Phase PadsLight absorbency–––Yes

What to look for in postpartum pads

The range across every postpartum product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Postpartum Cooling Herbal Pads
$9.49middle $9.99$11.99

3 of 10 list it. Lowest price: Postpartum Cooling Herbal Pads.

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Questions about postpartum pads

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

When should I call a doctor after giving birth?

Warning signs after birth: see the CDC's Hear Her urgent maternal warning signs. If this is an emergency, call 911.

Where can I get support?

Support for new parents: the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262); Postpartum Support International, 1-800-944-4773; or call or text 988.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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