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👩‍🍼Must-Have Postpartum Underwear & Support: What Actually Worked

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These are the postpartum undergarments I actually wore and loved—everything from mesh-style undies to comfy nursing bras and belly support bands. Whether you’re recovering from a C-section or vaginal birth, these items made me feel held together (lit...
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🤱 Nursing Bras & Tanks

Comfortable, stretchy, and nursing-friendly. These bras and tanks worked for day, night, and all the cluster feeds in between.

 
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I tried so many nursing bras after birth and this was the most supportive and most comfortable! I recommend it to every new mama!
Revolution Nursing Bra (Knix)
 
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Another bra I absolutely love! It is so comfortable and supportive! I wore this even during maternity and now even one year post-partum
BlissFit Nursing Bra (Knix)
 
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Old navy had some of the best maternity/post partum finds at reasonable prices too!
Maternity Nursing Sports Bra (Old Navy)
 
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This nursing top felt so comfortable and had lots of coverage. My chest grew lots during pregnancy and I loved the material and coverage of this one!
Maternity Brami Nursing Top (Old Navy)

🩲 Postpartum Underwear (C-Section + Vaginal)

High-waisted, breathable, and soft on healing skin. These were my go-to’s when I didn’t want anything rubbing in the wrong place.

 
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Anything high waisted was my best friend after birth. These underwear are so comfy! I still wear them a year after birth!
Leakproof High Rise (Knix)
 
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Something not talked about after giving birth (and even before) was the leaking! I love this underwear for protection and coziness! Perfect for bedtime too, where I don’t have to worry about the sheets or anything! Just focusing on trying to catch sl...
Super Leakproof Dream Short (Knix)
 
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TMI but during and after pregnancy I realized I leak a lot! These are super comfortable and keep me feeling clean!
Light Leakproof French Cut (Knix)
 
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I loved these during pregnancy, but even postpartum, as I healed I still wore them! They are nice and thick, comfy, and high wasited!
Maternity Underwear (Old Navy)
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I used this after my bleeding had slowed. They were super comfortable and also high waisted. Perfect for vaginal birth or a c-section as they did not bother my incision since they have no seams
Disposable Boyshorts
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A MUST HAVE! Right after birth - these were my go-to. They were so comfy and high waisted (which I appreciated after an emergency c-section as it didn't bother my incision). They held up well with heavy bleeding, and were easy to get on and off!
Disposable Underwear (Always brand)
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🩲 Shape Wear

My body definitely changed after being pregnant and postpartum. Though it did something amazing, sometimes I wanted to feel more confident - this is the shape wear I would wear on special occasions!

 
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After birth, my body definitely looked different in my old clothing. I loved this shapewear to feel more confident!
Customizable Shaper Bodysuit (Knix)
 
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Listen - I wanted everything to stay in place for some occassions - and this helps!
Spanx Seamless Short