That bit when you're both in nappies.
There's a lot of preparation that goes into having a baby. The birth plan. The hospital bag. The tiny clothes. The endless Googling about things you never thought you'd need to know.
But there's one part that doesn't get nearly enough airtime: what happens to your body after giving birth.
Because while everyone's busy preparing for the baby's arrival, there's another person who's going to need looking after, too.
And that's exactly why we're introducing Mooncup Maternity & Postpartum Pads.
Nobody really tells you about this part.
After birth, however your baby arrives, your body keeps going.
There's bleeding. There's healing. There's a whole lot of adjusting. And all of this is happening while you're getting to know a brand-new human, often on very little sleep.
Welcome to the fourth trimester.
The fourth trimester refers to the first 12 weeks after birth. It's a time of enormous change, physically and emotionally, but it's often overlooked in conversations about pregnancy and childbirth.
We think it's time that changed.
Because birth isn't where the care stops.
Postpartum bleeding isn't a period. So why settle for a period pad?
Let's talk about lochia.
Lochia is the bleeding and discharge you experience after giving birth as your uterus recovers. It happens after vaginal and caesarean births, and it can last for several weeks.
It's usually heavier in the first few days, gradually becoming lighter and changing colour as your body heals.
And unlike your usual period, it can be less predictable. Which isn't particularly convenient when you've already got quite enough going on.
That's why postpartum pads exist.
They're designed specifically for the heavier bleeding that follows birth, offering more coverage and absorbency than your average period pad.
And we thought it was about time Mooncup made some.
Soft where it matters. Strong where it counts.
Meet our Postpartum Pads.
Designed specifically for postpartum bleeding, lochia and discharge, with the protection you need and the comfort your recovering body deserves.
Extra-long and wide.
More coverage for heavier bleeding, day and night. Because the last thing you need is to worry about leaks during those rare hours of sleep.
Gentle by design.
A soft, 100% organic cotton topsheet that's kind to tender, sensitive skin and stitches. No synthetic fragrances, dyes or Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs).
Wings that stay put.
Secure protection without bunching, twisting or constant adjusting. Particularly useful when you've got a baby in one arm.
Made for every kind of birth.
Whether you've had a vaginal birth or a caesarean, postpartum bleeding is part of recovery. Our pads are designed with both in mind.
A hospital bag essential, and a softer landing for the weeks after.
Because what goes on your skin matters, too.
You'll probably spend a fair bit of time checking what goes into the products you use on your baby's skin.
But what about yours?
After birth, your skin can be tender, sensitive and sometimes stitched. And when you're wearing pads day and night for weeks, what they're made from really matters.
Many conventional pads contain Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs), petroleum-based plastics that can trap heat and contribute to irritation.
Ours don't.
Instead, we've chosen a soft organic cotton topsheet and breathable, heavy-flow protection, without unnecessary fragrances, dyes or SAPs.
Because your body's been through enough.
Care for the fourth. And everything that comes after.
At Mooncup, we've spent over 20 years making period care that works with your body, not against it.
But our bodies don't stay the same throughout our lives. From first periods to pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, our needs change.
And the care available to us should keep up.
That's why our new Postpartum Pads are about more than adding another product to the range. They're about recognising a stage of life that deserves its own care.
And because recovery doesn't happen overnight, we've also put together our Bump to Baby Bundle, bringing together Postpartum Pads, Heavy/Night Pads, Panty Liners and High Waist Period Pants for changing needs in the weeks and months after birth.
From heavier bleeding to lighter days and the eventual return of your period, we've got your pants covered.
From the 3am scroll to your doorstep.
Packing your hospital bag? Preparing for the fourth trimester? Or looking for a little something to make those first weeks more comfortable?
Our NEW Mooncup Maternity & Postpartum Pads are available now at wearemooncup.com and on Amazon.
Care for the fourth. Because birth isn't where the care stops.
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