Abena
Net XL Disposable Underwear, Pack of 5
7.7/10 overallAround £8.99 for 5
Disposable net pants for holding maternity pads securely in place after birth, breathable and stretchable for comfort.
These are mesh-style, high-waisted disposable pants designed to hold a maternity pad (or a cooling pad) snugly in place without the tight waistband of normal underwear pressing near sore or stitched skin. Because they're disposable, there's no laundry to manage in the first exhausting week, and no worry about staining favourite underwear.
The main decision is disposable versus reusable high-waisted postpartum pants: disposables cost more over time but need zero washing, which matters when laundry is the last thing on the list. Many people buy one pack of disposables for the first week specifically, then switch to reusable postpartum underwear once past the heaviest bleeding.
What we liked
- No laundry required in the exhausting first week
- Soft waistband sits clear of stitches
- Holds pads securely in place
Where it falls short
- More expensive over time than reusable postpartum pants
- Generates disposable waste
- Sizing can run small, check the size guide
Specs
- Use
- Holds maternity or cooling pads in place
- Style
- High-waisted, stretch mesh
- Pack size
- 5 pairs
- Waistband
- Soft, sits above stitches
How we scored it
Healing Comfort
How much relief it provides for perineal soreness or post-birth discomfort.
Soft waistband is genuinely more comfortable than normal underwear post-birth.
Ease of Use
How simple it is to use one-handed while exhausted and sore.
Zero laundry, just discard after use.
Value for Money
Cost per pad/use relative to how much relief it gives.
Costs more long-term than reusable postpartum pants.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
The alternative
Always
Discreet Post Partum Pants, Medium, Pack of 18
High-absorbency maternity pads designed for the heavier bleeding that follows birth.