How many post partum pads?

[Chrispe]

I took at least 2 packs of Libra maternity/goodnights with me in the hospital bag.

[Tuesday's Child]

Thanks for replying Chrispe.

I should have specified that I'm after cloth pads.

[HotI]

Are you only going to use cloth?

Last time i bled for 6 weeks so i am planning to use cloth pads this time (cos i was way over that plastic yuck feeling), but i am thinking of using disposables for the first few days.

Would love to make my own but want to get the right materials.

Was also thinking of using nappy flannel 'pads' during labour for any fluid.

I am also not sure how many to get

[~ Mylitta ~]

My personal rule (with disposables, but the theory is probably the same for cloth), was to think about how many I might need, and double it, lol! I change mine quite often so go through quite a lot of pads.