Why Postpartum Pads? You’ve spent the past 9 months pregnant and without a period, now you’re about the have one of the heaviest flows of your life. Mama Strut Postpartum Pads keep you comfortable and confident all through the day and night. You have enough diapers to change, one of them shouldn’t be yours. Postpartum Flow Facts - Your blood volume increases by 50% while pregnant, now your body is getting rid of it and extra tissue and lining from your uterus - The processes is called lochia and will consist of blood, clots, and mucus as your body heals C-section moms will still have vaginal bleeding, just less - You can’t use tampons for at least 6 weeks How Long Does This Last? Days 1-3 will be the heaviest, but women can experience bleeding or discharge up to 10 weeks 10 postpartum pads per pack. (Most women will go through 4 packs the first few weeks, because keeping everything clean and dry is important to your health!)