The most comfortable and supportive postpartum underwear for all mums
Stay comfortable AND confident after giving birth
It’s fairly common knowledge that the first few weeks, months (and even years!) after having a baby can be tough.
There’s so much to think about: How often should I breast feed my baby? How do I soothe my crying baby? And several years later… Why is my teenager screaming at me and not listening to a word I say?
Luckily, finding the perfect postpartum underwear doesn’t have to be part of the challenge. There are so many great options out there, whether your C-section scar is rubbing against your normal undies, or you’re just looking for something absorbent and comfortable to get you through your recovery.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites…
The best postpartum underwear
Postpartum briefs, $38.90, Bare Mum
Soft, stretchy and supportive, these patented briefs are uniquely designed to comfortably hold a hot and cold pack and bring soothing relief where needed.
Slide the warm and cool insert into the briefs’ front opening and place it over the site of a C-section, or slide it down the widened gusset, over the perineal area.
Postpartum bralette, $42.90, Bare Mum
This super soft and stretchy patented postpartum bralette is uniquely designed to comfortably hold a hot and cold pack, while bringing soothing relief to sore breasts.
Designed to be worn with Bare Mum’s warm and cool inserts, simply slide the inserts into the bra’s inner openings and place them securely over the affected area.
Disposable undies, $5.99, New Beginnings
Made from a breathable mesh weave, the New Beginnings disposable pants provide extreme comfort and hygiene.
With unrestricted air flow, these are essential to ensure optimum healing (particularly for C-sections) after birth.
They will hold a pad in place securely and can be washed up to 20 times.
Postpartum control brief, $35.60, Modibodi
These briefs combine the benefits of shapewear with Modibodi’s tried and tested absorbent lining to protect you from postpartum bleeding, discharge or bladder leaks.
They feature a high-waisted full brief style with crossed bonded panels for targeted tummy control and back support.
Classic Bikini Briefs (3 pack), $45.45, Boody
Made from super soft (and sustainable) bamboo, you can’t go past the Classic Bikini Briefs by Boody during the postpartum period – and beyond.
As well as providing the ultimate in comfort, these classic cut, seamfree undies offer moderate coverage.
The soft, ribbed, midrise waist make them comfy for every day wear and once you put them on, you won’t want to take them off!
Maternity wirefree bra, $59.99, Body Bliss
The ultimate in comfort and design, this bra is super comfortable and can be worn before, during and after pregnancy.
It features single-hand drop down cups for easy nursing, a double layer cotton sling to support the breast while nursing, and super soft foam cups that flex up and down with the natural fluctuation of the breast.
High waist postpartum underwear & C-section recovery panties, starting from $60.62, Kindred Bravely
This smoothing design sits above your C-section line and covers your post baby belly without digging into your skin!
These undies were created to hold post-surgery dressings or postpartum maternity pads – the perfect alternative to the hospital mesh granny underwear.
Disposable postpartum underwear, $15.99, Bubba Bump
These undies eliminate the need for uncomfortable, awkward pads in your postpartum journey.
They are leak free, super comfortable and leave you feeling secure post birth.
Perfect for the initial postpartum (fourth trimester) and beyond, you can wear them in place of sanitary pads and/or panty liners – a must for urinary incontinence, weak bladder muscles and pelvic core postpartum.
2 pack postpartum seamless panty, starting from $36.47, Motherhood Maternity
Featuring seamless technology with breathable cotton fabric for all day comfort, these seamless briefs are perfect for all mums.
With a fold over waist band, they’re perfect to wear post delivery, especially after a C-section.
Disposable postpartum underwear, $23.99, Ninja Mama
Comfort and Convenient, these pretty postpartum boy shorts style undies are stretchy, soft and breathable to give new mamas the comfort they need during their recovery.
Whether a natural or C section birth, your Ninja Mama disposable underwear will provide soft comfort for those tender areas.
Designed to be disposable, they’re strong enough to hold heavy pads and ice packs and can be washed up to five times.
