While the world might ask you to ✨ bounce back ✨, we’re here for the mess, the milk, the mucus and the magic. Your body is powerful. Ever-changing. Ever-leaking. And that’s worth caring for — tenderly, proudly, practically.
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Postpartum - For every little leak
The fourth trimester <3 Not only are we building an entire human being (sometimes more than one). We also grow a completely new organ in order to carry out the task: the placenta. And almost overnight, from the moment we give birth to the placenta, the body experiences the biggest hormonal crash it can go through. The high levels of, among others, estrogen and progesterone from pregnancy plummet.
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Look at you, honey. You just made a whole human.
Absorbent nursing bra in merino wool
Tired of nursing pads? Our Postpartum Nursing Bra is a soft and functional nursing bra with built-in absorbent pads. The smart crossover design makes breastfeeding easy, and the merino wool against your skin keeps you warm, helps prevent mastitis, and has natural antibacterial properties. An innovative and reassuring solution for your postpartum period – designed for the Scandinavian climate.
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How to Wash and Reuse Your Underwear
Before use: Wash the Nursing Bra on a wool program; wash the panties at 30–40°C.
During use: Wear the Nursing Bra to absorb any leaking milk. Let your panties absorb urine leaks and blood.
Before washing: Using our postpartum panties? Rinse them after use until the water runs clear.
Cleaning: Wash the Nursing Bra on a wool program; wash your panties at 40°C and let them air dry.
What to expect?
Postpartum flow
Your body has been through a huge amount of work, both during pregnancy and childbirth. It can feel like everything is a bit out of order - if it’s not leaking from one place, it’s leaking from another:
1. Postpartum bleeding you may experience bleeding from the area in your uterus where the placenta was attached.
2. Sweat you’re very likely carrying a little “hot water bottle” on your stomach (your baby!) much of the time, and on top of that, your body needs to get rid of all the extra fluid it may have retained during the later stages of pregnancy.
3. Urinary incontinence there has been significant pressure on your pelvic floor with a baby in your belly. You may also have had a long pushing phase.
4. Breast milk it can feel like it’s just flowing out, even at times when you least expect it.
What is lochia?
Have you just given birth and are bleeding now?
You are not alone. After giving birth, most people experience what is called lochia (or postpartum bleeding). It is a mixture of blood, mucus, and tissue that your body expels while your uterus heals after nine months of hard work. It varies from person to person, and both the color and amount change over time. For most, the bleeding gradually decreases and stops after 6–8 weeks. And remember: it’s completely normal to leak, bleed, and feel overwhelmed during this time — your body is hard at work finding its balance again.
The different stages of postpartum flow (lochia) 🩸
The first stage after birth is called lochia rubra, and it typically lasts until around the fifth day postpartum. In this stage, postpartum bleeding resembles a heavy period with fresh, red blood and small clots. Depending on the amount of bleeding: use large disposable pads or Flow 4, which can give you maximum comfort and absorption so you can relax a bit more in the midst of it all.
Characteristics: red, heavy bleeding, first 3–5 da
The second stage is called lochia serosa and typically lasts through the first weeks. Here the bleeding becomes more brownish or pink and gradually decreases. The bleeding should no longer contain clots. During this period, many find the Flow 1 comfortable to wear, as its high waist ‘hugs’ the stomach in just the right way, or the Flow 3 for its soft, wide waistband.
Characteristics: darker/brownish, up to about 2 weeks.
The final stage of postpartum bleeding is called lochia alba, and this stage can last up to 8 weeks after birth. During these weeks, the bleeding changes to a yellowish or whitish discharge, and the amount decreases. At this stage, a lighter model such as the Flow 2 or the Everyday Flow Thong can be a comfortable choice for the last traces of postpartum flow.
Characteristics: whitish/yellowish discharge, may last about 4–6 weeks.
If the bleeding suddenly increases again after several days of decreasing, if you experience very large blood clots, severe pain, a worsening unpleasant odor (it’s normal for the vagina to have a smell after birth - it’s a wound that’s healing), fever, or if you feel unwell, it’s a good idea to contact your doctor or your maternity ward. These can be signs of an infection or that your body needs a bit of extra help.
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