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Female Pads | Sanitary Napkins

Sanitary napkins

The functions of sanitary napkins are to absorb and retain menstrual fluid, and isolate menstrual fluids from the body. Important and desired properties are: no leakage, no unaesthetic appearance or color, no odor, no noise, stay in place, comfortable to wear (thin body shape), and a high level of hygiene.

There are many types of Sanitary Napkins

Panty liner: Designed to absorb daily vaginal discharge, light menstrual flow, “spotting”, slight urinary incontinence or as a backup for tampon or menstrual cup for use:

Ultra-thin: A very compact (thin) pad, which may be as absorbent as a Regular or Maxi/Super pad but with less bulk and more comfort with motion.

Private extra thin

Always ultra pads

Regular: absorb middle range of secretions.
Maxi/Super: absorb a large amount of secretions, useful for the start of the menstrual cycle when menstruation is often heaviest.
Overnight: A longer pad to allow for more protection while the wearer is lying down, with absorbency suitable for overnight use.
Maternity: These are usually slightly longer than a maxi/Super pad and are designed to be worn to absorb Lochia which is the vaginal discharge you have after a vaginal delivery. It has a stale, musty odor like menstrual discharge. Lochia for the first 3 days after delivery is dark red in color. A few small blood clots, no larger than a plum, are normal.

Famrelax Maternity Pads

Dry post Maternity Pads

Change pads every 2 – 4 hours

Use sanitary cotton pads. If you kept the same pad for more than 4 hours can cause harmful bacteria to multiply. Change your pad every two to four hours, so that you feel and remain clean, fresh and hygienic.

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Don’t use tampons regularly.

If you use tampons, you better be careful. Tampons should be changed regularly as they can cause toxic shock syndrome – a potentially fatal condition. Do not use tampons if you have any infections and never, ever sleep wearing one.