I used the Stayfree Maternity Pads for the first 2 days. Yes they are huge and surfboards but I needed that extra protection. TMI WARNING..... I had VB and bleeding was heavy for the first week (it was a race against time to get dressed after a shower!!!)

Anyway the Stayfree did help (I had bought 2 packets, only used 1 and gave the other pack to a friend who is PG) and with the swelling it kinda held "it all in place" and reduced any pain when moving as things kinda stayed in the one place.. Once the swelling went down though around day 2/3 I switched to the Libra Maternity Ultra Thin Pads (used two packs of these and then switched to normal pads).. MUCH better. Once the swelling went down the Stayfree actually started to rub on my stitches so was not comfortable but the Libra didn't as they are ultra thin but still gave enough protection..

Biggest tip though is to ensure you change regularly, especially if you are bleeding heavy. I only had one leakage and it was as I was getting up to the bathroom and moved the wrong way on the bed and voila!! Not pleasant!!

Also make sure you take underwear that has really good elastic cause with the bigger pads they are heavier and obviously will hold fluid so if your underwear elastic is a little looser then things will "sag" a little which isn't pleasant.. I found the BONDS boy leg underwear has fabulous elastic and holds everything in place.

Hope this helps in the fun time of packing the hosi bag!!