Many women experience lochia after giving birth, during which the postpartum mother needs to give birth and cannot move during labor, so prepare sanitary napkins for parturients during pregnancy.

How much sanitary napkins for parturients should I take to give birth?

It is recommended to prepare 2-3 packs, and there must be maternity sanitary napkin! Because the product is antibacterial and prevents infection, on the other hand, it is much larger than ordinary sanitary napkins. The number of maternity sanitary napkin depends on whether you gave birth naturally or by C-section.

The amount of lochia produced after a natural birth and a caesarean section is also different, so the number of sanitary pads is also different. Generally, lochia lasts for 2 weeks in caesarean section, and natural birth will be longer, at least 2 to 4 weeks, so the number of sanitary pads will also vary.

When you have just given birth and are still unable to walk in the hospital, the medical staff will usually ask you to use toilet paper and put it under your buttocks so that someone can replace it for you. When you can get off the ground, you can start using the pads. Remember to choose a breathable one. If you have a large amount in one day, you may need 3-5 sanitary napkins, so prepare at least 3 packs (10 pieces per pack, 30 pieces in total). If the amount is small in the later period, you can buy small sanitary napkins.

How much does sanitary napkins for parturients take?

Maternity sanitary napkin is generally divided into three types: L, M and S. Models are independent of maternal body type and are three different periods of lochia treated separately. Generally 2-3 days after giving birth, when there is a lot of blood (red lochia), it is the period with the most lochia, and sanitary napkins are also used a lot, but toilet paper is used in the hospital for two or three days. 4-8 days postpartum, bleeding begins to decrease and the color begins to fade (brown lochia). At this time, the sanitary napkin may be 3-4 per day, of course, if you think the amount is too large, change it frequently, so as to better protect your vagina. About 10 days postpartum, there is almost no blood and the amount starts to decrease (yellow lochia). Sanitary napkins are also used less, maybe 2-3 pieces per day, more than 3 weeks postpartum, no blood, become milky white lochia, can use disinfection pads.

The above are some suggestions for preparing sanitary napkins for parturients when giving birth, and mothers-to-be can refer to these suggestions to prepare for labor.

During pregnancy, it is not only necessary to prepare for sanitary napkins for parturients, but also to actively cooperate with doctors to conduct health checks on the fetus and pregnant women, and also pay attention to proper exercise and balanced nutrition. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are good for adults and children. As the due date is approaching, adults and children are also prepared to go to the hospital.