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    13 Of The Best Postpartum Panties, Because Being A New Parent Is Hard Enough With Normal Underwear

    Congrats on the baby! Now, let's talk about that postpartum underwear sitch.

    First, let's check out some reusable postpartum undies you can toss in the wash and use again and again.

    And if you're looking for disposable options, we've got you covered toward the end of the list!

    1. A pack of five high-waisted postpartum cotton panties boasting wide and stretchy waistbands designed to fit snugly against your bod without any rolling or bunching.

    2. A set of five super-stretchy and breathable cotton hipster panties featuring high waistbands that won't cut or dig into your skin.

    3. Or an eight-pack of under-the-bump cotton panties if you'd prefer something super breathable without putting any pressure on your belly.

    4. A "Postpartum Set" from Thinx complete with three styles of super-absorbent underwear (the "Super Hiphugger" can hold up to five tampons' worth!) that check off all the boxes of being cute, comfortable, and efficient.

    three models wearing the underwear set

    5. A set of five postpartum undies adorned with stylish lace waistbands designed to sit above your C-section line and gently hug your booty and belly all day.

    6. A pair of postpartum panties lined with bamboo fabric promising to absorb two tampons' worth of fluid *and* wick away sweat 400% more quickly than cotton.

    7. A five-pack of high-waisted cotton undies to comfortably cradle your booty with full back coverage while still being super breathable.

    8. A five-pack of stretchy high-rise undies that won't fall down and promises to keep your pads in place (a *very* important task).

    model wearing underwear on white background

    Or if you'd prefer to toss 'em out after you use them, here are some disposable postpartum panty options:

    9. A pack of Frida Mom postpartum panties made of mesh-free microfiber and spandex material to wick away moisture and keep things light and airy down there.

    10. A box of Depend postpartum underwear that are discreet under clothing but still fully equipped for maximum absorbency and locking away odor.

    11. A three-pack of breathable mesh postpartum panties reviewers who've had C-sections swear by — because you did *not* go through all that hard work to reward yourself with tight, uncomfortable underwear.

    Model wearing the mesh underwear

    12. A box of 32 Always Discreet postpartum undies to neutralize odors, keep leakage inside, and never show through your pants.

    13. A set of Solimo (Amazon brand) maximum-absorbency underwear touting 6K+ 5-star reviews from people who never have to worry about postpartum leakage.

    And to all the parents out there, a gentle reminder:

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