Getting everything ready for the arrival of a newborn can be an exciting and fun time as you decorate the nursery, buy cute onesies and double-check that newborn checklist for missed items like mattress protectors and socks. Something less cute you'll have to deal with" Preparing for postpartum bleeding, leakage and messes.

One key item to keep on your postpartum checklist is postpartum underwear. Here?s everything you need to know about the one that will become your best friend in the days and weeks following birth.
What to look for in the best postpartum underwear
According to Siobhán Alvarez-Borland, a postpartum doula outside Atlanta, disposable undies for the first week following birth. ?No matter how you welcome your newborn, recovery from childbirth is messy, and many women are surprised how much they bleed in the days and weeks that follow,? she says.
She likes disposable diapers, but there are also throw-away options such as mesh underwear and pads for heavy flow and she recommends going for your pre-pregnancy size as most have quite a bit of stretch.

?Once your postpartum bleeding has slowed down, washable postpartum underwear is a great sustainable option for most birthing people,? she says. Look for washable period panties in breathable fabrics. You?ll also want to check out sizing charts for washable underwear you?re investing in says Alvarez-Borland.

?I always recommend looking at the sizing chart and reviews from others,? she says. This way, you get...