Mesh Underwear?

barnwife · June 2010

I'm popping over from 3rd tri with a quick question.

We are planning a homebirth. We will order a birth kit (supplies for a homebirth) per our CNM's instructions. We have the option to add things to the birth kit. One of the things we can add is the mesh underwear that you get in a hospital. The birth kit comes with 2 pairs. I've heard lots of ladies say these mesh underwear were great the first few days pp.

So is 2 pairs enough? Should I order more? How many pairs did you use?

TIA!

IrishBrideND · June 2010

I went through a TON. The first day, I probably needed a new pair about every two hours (because I bled so much it was dripping on the ground as I walked to the bathroom).

A bit TMI, but thats how it was.

auslyn804 · June 2010

I definitely needed more than 2 pairs. I bled a lot while in the hospital and probably changed the mesh underwear every few hrs. Even with the massive pads they would get blood on them. I didn't wear them after leaving the hospital, so it was only for a couple days. I think I'd want at least 10 or so.

JenniferL923 · June 2010

I used them the entire time I was in the hospital (5 days because of a c/s) and for a couple days at home...just in case...so I used about 7 of them for a week total.

Reagan1010 · June 2010

I loved them! I had a C-Section and they were so comfy! I used 4 pairs...one for each day I was in the hospital and I brought one pair home with me.

anabell0920 · June 2010

I would say two is enough. I used one the day he was born then the next day then returned to my undies after that. Good luck on your home birth!! I went natural but at a hospital and wished I had planned a home birth but will for next time!!!

avada_kedavra · June 2010

i went through 15 or so pair... but that's because i kept wearing them after i got home... infact, i just threw my last pair out.... broke my heart! they are so comphy.

Starfish113 · June 2010

I actually only went through 2 pairs. Even with a 3rd degree tear, I surprisingly didn't bleed that much.

Amynzona · June 2010

If they are the ones I think they are I had lots!!! I wore them through the whole healing process. Before I left the hospital I had my nurse sneak me more, so I ended up with 5-7 of them. The more the better!

JeniKate · June 2010

I probably used about 12 pairs in 2 days. However, this could be because they were free and I had an unlimited suppy while I was in the hospital. That first day I would just take them off and throw them away when I changed pads. But I probably didn't need to do that and could have just changed the pad.

melodylb · June 2010

This might sound weird, but I took a whole bunch when I left the hospital.. I have I think 4 pairs that I never used I could send to you.

That might sound awkward, but I was just thinking the other day that I didn't know what I was going to do with them. Someone might as well get use.

Lucky Polka Dot · June 2010

i would definitely order more. i know i went through at least 2 to 3 pairs each day while i was in the hospital.

FeetFirst · June 2010

melodylb:

This might sound weird, but I took a whole bunch when I left the hospital.. I have I think 4 pairs that I never used I could send to you.

That might sound awkward, but I was just thinking the other day that I didn't know what I was going to do with them. Someone might as well get use.

This is funny- i took home the two that were left in the bathroom when I checked out too- I guess I was thinking I might need them? I too would have no problem throwing them in the mail to you!

I prob used about ten of them in the 24 hrs I was in the hospital, but like one of the PP said I threw them out each time I used the bathroom- after the birth i bled a lot for those first 10-12 hours, but by the time I went home I was fine with my normal undies and a normal nighttime length pad instead of the giant ones they have at the hospital (which by the way I took home some of those too and could send those along to you also- they are helpful!)

blissfully_caffeinated · June 2010

I would order more. I LOVED them.

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