Postpartum underwear is designed for the first weeks after birth, when your body is healing and needs support. Unlike regular underwear, it sits higher on the waist, holds pads securely, and avoids pressure on sensitive areas. Ours uses a seamless waistband for gentle compression that stays in place through the day.

Yes. Postpartum briefs are often recommended after a C-section because they sit above the incision and avoid friction on the scar. Look for soft, high-waisted styles that don’t dig in.

If you’re unsure what’s right for your recovery, your midwife or doctor can guide you.

In the first days after birth, you’ll likely need maxi pads or maternity pads designed for postpartum bleeding. These are larger and more absorbent than regular period pads. A secure, full-coverage brief helps keep them in place, especially when moving or resting.

They can support, but they don’t treat it. Diastasis recti is the separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy, and it usually improves gradually after birth. Gentle compression from briefs can help you feel more stable day to day, especially when moving or standing.

For more structured support, you can layer them with the Core Restore Postpartum Support Band. It’s designed to support your core more firmly while still allowing movement, which can be useful alongside physiotherapy-led recovery.

Light movement and pelvic floor exercises are often recommended soon after birth, but anything more structured should wait until you’ve been assessed by a healthcare professional. NHS guidance typically suggests a 6-week check before returning to exercise, especially after a C-section.

It can offer light support, which some parents find helpful when moving, standing, or carrying their baby. Back pain after a C-section is common due to weakened core muscles and changes in posture.

For more structured support, layering with a support band can make a noticeable difference.

Disposable briefs are designed for short-term use, often in the hospital, and are meant to be thrown away. Reusable postpartum briefs are made for ongoing recovery. Ours are designed to be worn and washed, with breathable Sensil® fibre and a soft cotton lining for longer-term comfort.

They reduce pressure on the incision area, hold dressings or pads in place, and provide gentle core support. The key is a waistband that doesn’t roll or press into the scar. Stable support can make everyday movements like sitting, standing, or walking feel more manageable.

Yes, and many parents do. Postpartum briefs provide close-to-skin comfort and light compression, while a support band adds more structured core support. Our Core Restore Postpartum Support Band is designed to sit over briefs, giving extra stability without restricting movement.

Most people wear them for the first few weeks, but there’s no fixed timeline. As long as they feel comfortable and supportive, you can keep using them.

Recovery looks different for everyone, especially after a C-section, so it’s about what helps you move through the day more easily.