Postpartum underwear
Kindred Bravely High-Waisted Postpartum Recovery Panties (5-pack)
Our take
Washable high-waist briefs that sit above a C-section incision and hold pads in place. Testers liked the cost per pair; the lace trim is the weak point after many washes.
95% rayon, 5% spandex100% cotton gussetMachine wash cold, tumble dry lowSizes S to 1X
Consider instead: Depend Silhouette for absorbency without a pad.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Must-have You'll need high-waisted disposable or washable underwear for several weeks after birth, after a vaginal birth or a C-section.
Cheaper optionFrida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear: About $16 for 8 (about $2 a pair), scored 75 (Good).
Secondhand?Buy new. Buy new.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Low cost per pair for reusables (The Bump)
- High waist doesn't pinch
- Holds pads well
Recurring complaints
- Lace may fray after repeated washing
- Some report inconsistent sizing
- Needs a separate pad
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
3 of 3 checks clear.
MaterialsRayon and spandex with a cotton gusset
UseHolds pads; not leakproof on its own
RecallsNo recall found in our searches; live CPSC query linked
When to buy it
Registry
Add these to your own list: they're for you, not the baby
By 36 weeks
Pack recovery basics in your hospital bag
First weeks
Restock what you actually use
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Sources
- The Bump: 7 best postpartum underwear, tested by 12 new momsthebump.com
- Babylist Shop: Kindred Bravely high-waist postpartum underwear, 5-pack (fabric and reviews)babylist.com
- CPSC recall database: "underwear" recalls since 2022saferproducts.gov