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After everything your body's accomplished, you deserve only the best.

What's in your maternity pad?

Designed for bleeding after birth, when your body deserves the gentlest care.

Extra-long for more coverage, whether you’re resting or on the move. The topsheet and core are 100% organic cotton, cloud-soft and breathable. Clinically tested, non-irritating and suitable for sensitive skin. 

No second-guessing, just gentle care for your fourth trimester.

Us vs Them.

Riley Other brands
100% Organic cotton topsheet and core Yes No
Ultra absorbency, for the days and weeks after birth Yes No
Extra-long for more coverage, for resting or on the move Yes No
Kind to sensitive skin, clinically tested and non-irritating Yes No
Made without pesticides, chlorine bleach Yes No
Gentle adhesive that stays put Yes No
Made in EU Yes No

Your body just did something incredible. It deserves to be cared for.

The fourth trimester is the first few months after your baby arrives. It's your time to rest and recover, with care that's as gentle as it is honest, and every material out in the open.

The science bit.

100% Organic cotton

Breathable, cloud soft cotton

Kind to sensitive skin

Clinically tested and non-irritating

Ultra absorbent

For the days and weeks after birth

Made without harmful chemicals

Ingredients you can trust

Meet our founders.

Fiona and Áine started Riley in West Cork to make period care you can trust. 

With Fiona expecting her second baby, the maternity pads were the natural next step. 

Expecting mums deserve better ingredients and materials during their fourth trimester. Care that puts them first for the weeks when your body deserves the gentlest care.

So we made Maternity Pads with an organic cotton top sheet and core, clinically tested, non-irritating and suitable for sensitive, healing skin.

FAQ.

What are maternity pads, and do I actually need them?

    Maternity pads are longer, more absorbent pads made for bleeding after birth, known as lochia. Bleeding is usually heavier than a period at first, especially in the first few days, so regular pads often aren’t enough. Most hospitals include maternity pads on their packing list, which makes them one of the few postpartum essentials worth buying ahead. You’ve just done something amazing, and you deserve to feel comfortable afterwards.

How many pads are in a pack?

    Each box contains 10 maternity pads. They aren’t individually wrapped, so a small pouch or wash bag is handy for keeping a few together in your hospital bag.

How absorbent are the Maternity Pads?

    Our Maternity Pads are ultra-absorbent and have an extra-long design, made for postpartum bleeding during the fourth trimester.

How many Maternity Pads will I need postpartum?

    There’s no magic number, because every recovery is different. You’ll usually need to change pads more often in the first few days, when bleeding is heaviest. A few packs in your hospital bag is a good place to start. Check your hospital’s packing list or ask your midwife what they’d suggest. Once you’re home, you can always order more without a last-minute dash to the chemist.

How often should I change my maternity pad?

    Change your pad regularly, and sooner whenever it feels wet or uncomfortable. Follow your maternity team’s advice on postpartum hygiene.

How should I dispose of used Maternity Pads?

    Wrap your used pad and put it in the bin.
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