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Disposable Maternity Briefs, Pack of 5
7.9/10 overall£5.49 (pack of 5)
High-waisted, stretchy mesh disposable briefs designed to be worn over maternity pads and thrown away after the heaviest postpartum days.
The verdict
Boots' disposable maternity briefs are high-waisted, stretchy mesh pants worn over maternity pads, designed to be thrown away rather than laundered during the heaviest postpartum days. Genuinely useful for avoiding a laundry run in the exhausting first days home, though basic and functional rather than comfortable everyday wear — expect to need more than one 5-pack.
A small but genuinely useful hospital bag item: disposable knickers mean the heaviest, messiest days of postpartum bleeding don't mean writing off your own underwear, and they can simply be thrown away rather than needing an urgent laundry run in the first days home with a newborn. The high, soft waistband is cut to sit comfortably below a healing caesarean or perineal area.
They're not a substitute for maternity pads themselves — the two are used together — but next to reusable underwear they remove one small source of hassle at a time when convenience is worth more than usual.
Is the Disposable Maternity Briefs, Pack of 5 worth it?
- Removes the worry of ruining your own underwear in the heaviest days
- Comfortable high waistband suited to a healing C-section or perineal area
- No laundry needed in the first exhausting days home
What are the downsides of the Disposable Maternity Briefs, Pack of 5?
- Not reusable/eco-friendly
- Basic, functional fit rather than comfortable everyday wear
- You'll likely need more than one 5-pack for the first week or two
Specs
- Use
- Disposable, worn over maternity pads
- Pack size
- 5 pairs
- Waistband
- High, soft, C-section friendly
How we scored it
Effectiveness
How well it does its stated job.
Does exactly one simple job well.
Convenience
How easy it is to use and pack for the hospital bag.
Removes laundry hassle at the most exhausting, least convenient time.
Value for Money
Cost relative to what you get.
Inexpensive for the convenience they add.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5.49 (pack of 5) | £12.00 (38 pack) | £9.49 (40ml) | £5.94 |
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Pack size | 5 pairs | 38 nappies | — | 50 pads |
| Size | — | Size 1 (2-5kg) | 40ml tube | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are disposable maternity knickers for?+
They're worn over maternity pads so the heaviest, messiest days of postpartum bleeding don't mean writing off your own underwear — they can simply be thrown away rather than needing an urgent laundry run in the first exhausting days home with a newborn, when convenience is worth more than usual.
Are they comfortable after a C-section?+
The high, soft waistband is cut to sit comfortably below a healing caesarean or perineal area, which is one of their main practical benefits, though the overall fit is basic and functional rather than designed for comfortable everyday wear beyond the immediate postpartum period.
Do I still need maternity pads if I have these?+
Yes — disposable knickers aren't a substitute for maternity pads, the two are used together; the knickers just remove the hassle and worry of protecting your own underwear during the heaviest bleeding days after birth, when you have enough else to think about.
How many packs should I pack?+
More than one — a single 5-pack is unlikely to last the first week or two of the heaviest postpartum bleeding, so it's worth having a couple of packs ready rather than needing to send someone out to buy more.