Postpartum pads are designed specifically for the heavier, less predictable bleeding that happens after giving birth. Unlike regular period pads, Mooncup Postpartum Pads are extra-long and wide, with heavy-flow absorbency and secure wings for added protection while your body recovers.

Lochia is the bleeding and discharge you experience after giving birth. It's your body's way of shedding blood, mucus and tissue as your uterus recovers.

It's usually heaviest in the first few days, gradually becoming lighter over the following weeks. Postpartum bleeding commonly lasts around four to six weeks, although everyone's recovery is different.

Absolutely. Postpartum bleeding happens after both vaginal and caesarean births, so you'll still need protection even if you haven't given birth vaginally.

Our Postpartum Pads are designed for every kind of birth, with a soft organic cotton topsheet that's gentle on sensitive, recovering skin.

Regular period pads aren't designed for the heavier bleeding you may experience after birth.

Mooncup Postpartum Pads offer extra length, width and heavy-flow absorbency, with wings that stay put. Because the last thing you need is a pad that needs constant adjusting.

Change your pad regularly, particularly during the first few days when bleeding is often heavier. As a general guide, aim to change it every three to four hours, or sooner if needed.

If you're soaking through a pad in an hour, passing very large clots or feeling faint or unwell, seek urgent medical advice.

It's worth packing at least two packs of postpartum pads for those first days after birth, when bleeding is often at its heaviest.

You may go through quite a few initially, so having some extras waiting at home isn't a bad idea either. One less thing to think about when you've got a newborn in your arms.

You can dispose of Mooncup Postpartum Pads in your regular waste bin. Unlike mainstream pads, they won’t linger in landfill for centuries. Our Postpartum Pads break down within one year, even in landfill conditions. 

This has been verified through testing based on ASTM D5511. Biodegradation rates may vary depending on disposal location and environmental conditions.

The fourth trimester is the first 12 weeks after giving birth. A time of sleepless nights, endless feeds and getting to know your baby, all while your own body is recovering.

There's a lot of preparation for bringing a baby into the world. But considerably less conversation about what happens to the person who's just given birth.

That's why we're here to Care for the Fourth. Because postpartum recovery deserves just as much thought as everything that comes before it.

And that includes what goes in your pants.

When we say plastic-free, we mean free from petroleum-based plastics like PE or PP.

In our pads and liners we use a plant-based biopolymer made from cornstarch (PLA), which is compostable and biodegradable (certified to EN 13432 and ASTM standards), non-toxic in both production and end of life, and completely biobased.

While PLA is technically a polymer, it is not petroleum-derived and is accepted under leading ecological standards such as GOTS.

We clearly disclose its use and independently validate all our claims to ensure transparency and compliance with the most rigorous sustainability standards.

Our Postpartum Pads are free from Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs), the petroleum-based plastics commonly used in conventional pads.

Instead, we've focused on breathable materials and heavy-flow protection without relying on SAPs. They're also free from synthetic fragrances and dyes.

Mooncup Postpartum Pads are made with a 100% organic cotton topsheet and a cellulose absorbent core. That means no fragrances, no dyes, no petroleum plastics - just what works.

Here’s what’s in our Postpartum Pads:

• Topsheet: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton
• Absorbent core: cellulose
• Leakproof back sheet: cornstarch
• Adhesive: non-toxic, latex free and rosin free
• Waxed release paper
• Tissue wrapper

Yes. We've designed them with a soft, 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton topsheet that's gentle on tender, healing skin.

No SAPs, synthetic fragrances or dyes. Just breathable protection, without the unnecessary extras.

Yes! Mooncup Postpartum Pads are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from animal-derived materials.

Due to the intimate nature of our products, we can’t offer returns or exchanges on our Period Pants, Cleaning Pot, Pads, Tampons or Liners unless faulty.

If there's an issue with your order, please get in touch with us and we'll do all we can to resolve this for you.

No. Unfortunately, we’re unable to amend or cancel orders once they’ve been placed.

For UK orders, we aim to dispatch all orders before 5pm on the next business day. You’ll receive a tracking link as soon as your order’s on its way.

For EU orders, we aim to deliver within 3 to 5 business days.

Period care is free from VAT in the UK.

Deliveries outside of the UK and EU are subject to import duties and taxes which are levied once the package reaches the destination country.

Customers must cover any additional duties, taxes or charges for customs clearance; unfortunately we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be.

Yes! We ship across Europe and to many countries worldwide.

EU delivery

• Standard delivery: €6.00
• Free delivery on orders over €50.00
• Orders are shipped from our warehouse in the Netherlands, so deliveries within the EU are sent as intra-EU shipments, meaning no customs duties or import taxes.

International delivery (outside the EU)

• Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location.
• Please note that orders shipped outside the UK and EU may be subject to import duties, taxes or customs fees. These charges are determined by your local customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer. Unfortunately, we're unable to predict or cover these costs.

Yes, deliveries outside of the UK and EU are subject to import duties and taxes which are levied once the package reaches the destination country. Customers must cover any additional duties, taxes or charges for customs clearance; unfortunately we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be.

Please note, if the duties are not paid and the parcel is returned to us, additional fees may apply and we will be unable to offer a refund as this would be utilised to cover the cost of return shipping fees.