Motherhood shaper panty Review: 80/100

Our take

An ultra-high-waist panty with light compression that sits above a C-section scar, in sizes up to 3X. Absorbent, but hand wash only.

ReusableLight compressionUp to 3X

Consider instead: Bodily All-In for softer, no-compression comfort.

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

Wide size range
Light support
C-section friendly

Recurring complaints

Hand wash only

Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.

Materials & safety check

1 of 1 checks clear.

FabricCotton, nylon and spandex

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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Common questions

Is the Motherhood Maternity Seamless Postpartum Shaper Panty non-toxic?

There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Fabric: Cotton, nylon and spandex. It scores 78 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 80 overall.

Not sure what a label means? See baby product labels, explained.

Sources

The Bump: 7 best postpartum underwear, tested by 12 new momsthebump.com
CPSC recall database: "underwear" recalls since 2022saferproducts.gov

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Motherhood Maternity Seamless Postpartum Shaper Panty