The 12 Best Postpartum Underwear That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

Move over, mesh hospital underwear. These mesh panties from Bodily are super stretchy, and woot, one size fits all. The boyshorts are ready to wear right when you leave the hospital and can fit extra absorbent maxi pads, too.

Meant for both C-section and vaginal births, the Insider Panty can help your body heal. The high-rise design is good for C-section incisions but can also give you extra tummy support, too. The fabric is crazy soft, which is exactly what you want to have close to your skin — other than your baby, of course.

If mesh undies make you cringe, you can always try these mesh-free ones from Frida Mom. The full coverage boy briefs can be worn during your postpartum recovery and throughout your first six weeks of recovery. They’re made from microfiber and spandex and are soft, breathable... and best of all, disposable.

If you’re looking to ditch period pads altogether, you can try panties from the Thinx line. The Hiphugger can hold up to three regular tampons’ worth of blood, and you can pick from a variety of colors. The site has a guide to help you determine which underwear will work best depending on your flow. You’ll never miss wearing a bulky pad again.

These panties from Leonisa do double duty. First, they allow you to recover from your delivery, but they also provide belly support via belly compression. The underwear has an elastic waistband and leg bands that make panty lines absolutely invisible.

For a pair of panties that can take you through your entire pregnancy as well as postpartum, the High Tuck Brief from Hatch is a hit. It goes over your burgeoning belly during pregnancy, and can help you keep everything in place after baby is born. It has a double layer of fabric in the front to hold it all in, but a single layer of fabric in the back so you feel like you’re wearing panties (and not, you know, an adult diaper).

Feel like yourself again in these pretty panties from Kindred Bravely. The 3-pack comes in assorted solid colors, and has a lovely lace detail at the waistband. It’s ideal for both vaginal delivery as well as C-section recovery, and is high-waisted so that it won’t dig in. The stretchy fabric will fit your body no matter what stage of postpartum recovery you’re in.

You won’t need more proof that these postpartum bikini underwear works. The Proof Postpartum Leakproof Bikini can hold up to eight teaspoons of liquid, which you’ll need in those early post-delivery days. Its Leak-Loc technology ensures that lochia and other discharge will be absorbed and not dribble down from your undies.

Unlike other postpartum undies that focus on the flow, Nyssa FourthWear Postpartum Recovery Underwear packs it in — literally. Designed to be able to hold either an ice or heat pack properly, the underwear is stretchy to fit your body. It can also be pulled up if you want to have some navel coverage.

For new mommas who are looking for some tummy control, the high-waisted panties from INNERSY are a good option. They have a moisture-wicking design to keep your girly parts feeling fresh. And for $24.99 for five pairs, you won’t have to worry if you stain them.

Although these undies are made for maternity, you can still wear them postpartum, too. They have a fold-over design so you can roll them down if your stomach is feeling sensitive. The soft cotton/lycra blend means a more soothing experience for your skin.

When stains are nonstop, you might want to trash your undies in the trash. Well, the Always Discreet Underwear are completely disposable, and no, they’re not a diaper. Liquid (in this case, lochia), turns into gel to keep you dry. Its OdorLock Technology will wick away odors and keep your pants protected. And when you’re done wearing them, they just go in the garbage.