The postpartum period is the first time after birth when you and your baby can get to know each other and build a bond. Your body begins to recover after pregnancy . Now it needs a lot of rest to recover. The postpartum period lasts about six weeks. But hey, that's different for everyone! You asked us, can you actually use period underwear after birth?
Summary
During the lochia, up to 500ml of blood and other fluids are excreted.
During the postpartum period, anything that is good for you and your baby is allowed .
Period underwear and its absorbency can definitely prove helpful.
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1. The postpartum period
The postpartum period is the phase after birth in which the female body reverses the changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
Apart from the physical changes, many women describe this time as particularly valuable for getting to know mother and child and for building a bond and finding their way into their new role.
Even though this first time together is very special, don't feel bad if you feel overwhelmed, tired and exhausted. The length of the postpartum period can vary from woman to woman, every body is different and recovery after pregnancy also takes different amounts of time.
Typically, your body needs between six and eight weeks to recover after your pregnancy.
2. What happens during the postpartum period?
As you know, it's not just your belly that has grown during pregnancy. Your body has gone through a whole process and experienced various changes that are now reversing.
Your body has to expel the excess tissue from your uterus and regulate your hormone levels again. Hormonal chaos and your body working at full speed - even if you have just become a mother, the postpartum period will not always feel easy mentally and physically.
Pay particular attention to yourself now, don't overexert yourself and allow yourself to have your thoughts and feelings. Ideally, you have partners or friends who can give you special support during this time.
3. What is lochia?
Lochia is a side effect of the postpartum period . Lochia is secretion from the uterus that comes out of the vagina, similar to your menstrual period. The difference between lochia and a normal period is that lochia is heavier than your normal period and does not consist only of blood. Lochia is initially red in color.
After about a week, the lochia should slowly become weaker and take on a brownish color.
After about two weeks , the lochia should have turned yellowish and be noticeably less than at the beginning of the postpartum period.
Three weeks after giving birth, the lochia should have changed to a whitish discharge. This also varies from woman to woman, but the lochia should stop between four and six weeks after giving birth.
As I said, every body is different, so be sure to rely on your doctors if you have any questions and get yourself checked out if anything seems strange. There are no stupid questions when it comes to your health!
4. The MammaBox
The MammaBox is the survival kit for lochia and was developed together with midwives.
With this you can easily put together your postpartum package.
The MammaBox contains postpartum products made from organic cotton (grown without chemicals & pesticides), clinically tested & hypoallergenic.
This includes postpartum pads, panty liners and sanitary pads. An intimate shower and our postpartum underwear can also be useful aids.
5. Period underwear after childbirth
The combination of postpartum underwear and postpartum pad is definitely the right choice due to the amount of discharge for the first few days.
If your lochia slowly decreases, it is a good idea to switch to postpartum underwear or period underwear instead. The high-waisted MammaPanty with organic cotton and integrated absorbent layer absorbs liquid safely and odorlessly . Your double bottom for postpartum floods and a safety zone for discharge during pregnancy. If you are still losing a lot of fluid, you should not rely on period panties, but after a few weeks they should be able to reliably protect you from leaking again.
We definitely recommend our Extra Strong Panties after pregnancy . They are highly absorbent – without the diaper feeling.
You can rest easy when you wear them for 8-12 hours, without feeling wet or having to take annoying bathroom breaks. In order not to unnecessarily irritate your intimate area, which has been stressed by childbirth, our panties are biocide-free and hygienic, made from certified organic cotton. GMO-free and without the use of synthetic fertilizers.
Of course, you can wash your panties in the washing machine with similar laundry. They are meant to take the load off you, not make more work for you!
6. The Stay Dry Layer Technology
Wetlands? There are some elsewhere. Our Stay Dry Layer Technology absorbs liquids in a flash so that you stay dry. You can choose between various super absorbent models. The Stay Dry Layer Technology in menstrual underwear, developed by experts, has 4 layers for optimal absorbency while remaining breathable.
The super absorbency of period underwear works thanks to innovative technology. A smart absorbing layer is incorporated into the crotch of the period panty. Two layers ensure that liquid is quickly absorbed and firmly contained. It is incorporated into the panty so flatly that it is hardly noticeable. Super comfy wearing comfort guaranteed, no trace of diaper feeling.
Our most absorbent menstrual underwear models stay dry even on days with heavy menstrual bleeding. Their absorbency means they can replace several tampons and they are made of soft organic cotton. This means they are comfortable and pleasantly dry even when bleeding is heavy.
7. Our new Flexi Technology
We are constantly trying to improve ourselves and our panties and adapt them to your needs. Our brand new Flexi Technology offers 90% improved absorbency and is an incredible 60% more absorbent than comparable seamless panties on the market. Tested and certified by the renowned Hohenstein Institute, Flexi Technology is the first European panty technology with a floating absorbent insert that adapts to your body and absorbs the blood exactly where it flows. With our innovative Fluid Protection seam processing, side leakage is a thing of the past.
In the shop you can now see our droplet system - 3 drops are the strong panties, 4 drops are the ones that are particularly absorbent.
And the best part: Our products are non-toxic, free of biocides and harmful substances, guaranteed, tested and certified! We use recycled polyester and are only 1 mm thicker than your usual underwear. In the future , all new panties that come out will be improved with exactly this technology. You can see which panties you can already order with Flexi Technology on the product pages . Welcome to a new era of period underwear!
