I bought 2 packets of the Kotex maternity pads after a girlfriend of mine said that I'll need at least 3 packs & recommended these ones. I only ended up using one pad from that pack as I found them to be too big. The hospital supplied pads (dont remember which type) so I used those but after 2 days I was wearing the carefree barely there which was great because like they say on the ad its like having nothing there! It does depend on how much blood you lose & for how long but I wouldn't buy too many packs as I ended up throwing out my 2 packs of maternity pads.... you can always get DH or a girlfriend to drop by the supermarket to get you some more if need be.

I hate wasting things & I especially hate buying something I dont need....

Good luck with buying what suits you best